If you disagree with a point a discussion partner is making , it is usually a good idea to

If you disagree with a point a discussion partner is making, it is usually a good idea to A. ask verifying questions.

In this way, you can ensure that you have understood well your discussion partner's points avoiding any misunderstanding, and through questions you can also make him/her see the weak points of his/her argument, if there are any.  

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at the beginning of the story, elisa just has the small idea of wanting more attention, but as the story progressed, her desire for more attention grew larger. before she talked to the man with the wagon she was just focused on her chrysanthemums but when she talked to him and got some attention she enjoyed it, so she decided to get all dolled up for henry. but when they were on the way to dinner she was so upset because she saw the flowers on the side of the road and realized the man didn't take interest in her like she thought.