Why does romeo hesitate several times before making his presence known to juliet?

Which two lines in this excerpt from elizabeth bishops the fish suggests that the speaker respects the fish

Which best explains this excerpt’s purpose in the novel’s plot structure? the excerpt creates conflict between characters as part of the rising action. the excerpt provides background information on a character as part of the exposition. the excerpt returns a character to equilibrium as part of the falling action. the excerpt is the point of greatest tension and acts as the climax.

What logical prediction can be made from this passage?