What meaning does the title of the story invoke in regards to both the murder weapon and the fate of Patrick Maloney?

According to the mla format, which best demonstrates the similarities and differences between the citations of a magazine and a book? both require the title and author, while magazines require the editor of the magazine. both require a date of publication, while magazines require the page number of the article. both require the format of the book, while books require the page number of the information. both require a location of publication, while books require the edition of the book if there is more than one.

"alexandre, i know you don't like me, listen to me; listen, i beg you. but, my dear, how can this have happened? why, it's awful, awful! for goodness' sake, beg them, defend yourself, entreat them." based on the context clues in the paragraph, which group of words are synonyms of entreat?

In the context of this lesson what is plot