son 4-The Boy and the Bank officer Word study 2. authority n, the power you have because of your official position or because people respect your knowledge and experience Example: None of us questioned my fathers authorit O the voice of authority: a way of speaking that makes people respect you Example: William spoke in the voice of authority W E To be continued on the next page BACLesson 4—The Boy and the Bank Officer W B T L E I. Word Study 2. authority n. the power you have because of your official position or because people respect your knowledge and experience Example: None of us questioned my father’s authority. ① the voice of authority: a way of speaking that makes people respect you Example: William spoke in the voice of authority. To be continued on the next page