Read the following vocabulary word in context from act i as found on the page indicated. you may need to read some text before and after the vocabulary word. then, choose the correct definition intended by the author. use a dictionary if necessary.
benign (p. 5, stage directions)
kind
ill
heavy

1. gentle; kindly.

2. a group of people or things having similar characteristics.

or being nice or caring.

3. not in full health; sick.

4. of great weight; difficult to lift or move.

Explanation:

Disrespectfulness

Explanation:

In the play the word is used when Keller says, "You be quiet! I’m badgered enough here by females without your impudence." The first trick to identifying a word's definition using context clues is to decide if the word is used in a positive way or a negative way. After reading Keller's statement, we can tell he is frustrated and annoyed, so he is not going to be talking in a positive way. This eliminates the first two options immediately.

a compare and contrast essay is a piece of formal writing in which the author focus on the similarities between two ideas, objects, places, etc., and the differences between them. there are some aspects that the author should take into account when he/she is crafting the essay. first, the author has a clear idea of the effect that he/she wants to produce on the audience (a purpose). his/her main idea should be presented in the thesis statement in a simple but effective way which gives the audience a clear idea of the content and the direction of the essay. in addition, it is also important to focus to the similarities and differences that not only are interesting and relevant to the reader but also provide a new, impressive point of view or deeper understanding of a topic.