1. Why do people have arguments and debates?

2. Are arguments usually effective (do they yield positive, productive results?)? Explain your answer.

3. What is the main purpose of the argument essay on Regents( Final Exam)?

In the context of literature, what is the meaning of word choice

Read the excerpt from “strychnine in the soup,” in which mr. mulliner explains the ending of a mystery novel to a bar patron who is anxious to know the conclusion of the story. “the plumber forgot his snake and had to go back for it,” explained mr. mulliner. ‘‘i trust that this revelation will prove sedative.” “i feel a new man,” said the draught stout. “i’d have lain awake worrying about that murder all night.” explain how a student who did not know the meaning of sedative could infer its definition?

What mood is created in this excerpt from dracula by bram stoker?