Look at the paragraph that describes Tom Buchanan beginning with “He had changed…” Find and list ten words that contribute to the impact of the paragraph and Tom’s character. What is the effect of the last sentence? Ultimately, what do you think of Tom based on this introduction?

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?