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Impertinent-(adj.) intrusive or presumptuous, as persons or their actions; insolently rude; uncivil.
Sentence- The room was silent until the impertinent boy intruded the silence.
- Betty Smith used the word impertinent to show how someone can get into much trouble if impertinence was projected. During the time period, teachers were very strict and do not pardon impertinent acts from the students.
Contrite-(adj) filled with a sense of guilt and the desire for atonement; penitent.
Sentence- After Chris lost Hinda's priceless necklace, he apologized with contrite.
- The word contrite helps explain the tone of Francie when she realizes the burden her mother carries. It shows Francie's sincerity and her sympathy for her mother.
Genuflect- to bend the knee or touch one knee to the floor in reverence or worship; to express a servile attitude.
Sentence- All the people at the church genuflect themselves to God.
I agree with your interpretation of how Betty Smith uses vocabulary such as Impertinent to portray a certain idea. In addition, I feel as though certain words can be used to determine a certain tone for the reader.
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