Question

What type of tone was established through these words of friar laurence? "these violent delights have violent ends and in their triumph die, like fire and powder which, as they kiss, consume?

Answer 1

The type of tone that was established was WARNING TONE. In the passage given above, the speaker was warning his audience that the violent love which Romeo had for Juliet can lead to violent ends and destruction. This was actually what happen at the end of the story.