Question

use print or digital resources to determine possible meanings of the word asylum. list those meanings and then use context clues to determine which meaning applies to the word in the first sentence of paragraph 1
what does the word kindred mean in paragraph 2? what point is the author making with its use?

Explanation:

First, look up "asylum" in print or digital dictionaries to find its possible meanings like a place of refuge or protection, a mental - health institution. Then, analyze the context of the first - sentence of paragraph 1 to pick the appropriate meaning. For "kindred", look it up to find meanings such as related by blood or similar in kind. Analyze the context in paragraph 2 to understand the author's point in using it.

Answer:

1. Meanings of "asylum" need to be looked up first and then context - clues in paragraph 1 first sentence are used to determine the correct meaning.
2. Meanings of "kindred" need to be looked up first and then context - clues in paragraph 2 are used to determine the author's point in using it.