What defines a Shakespearean play as a comedy? (Use the choices below) It has a happy ending, often involving in a marriage.

The plot is universal, meaning anyone can relate to it.

It has five acts, with the third act having the highest point of tension.

The antagonist turns out to be "the good guy" say at the end.

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?