Question

47. A dialect is a nonstandard, sometimes regional, variation of a language, such as American

English. It may exhibit differences in pronunciation and vocabulary. Examine the varieties of
dialect in “Why, You Reckon?” Do you think dialect helps or hinders your enjoyment of the
story? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Hello, I'd say the answer is - regional dialect. "Ethnic dialect" is the way a certain ethnic group speaks in. And "social dialect" is the manner in which a certain social group speaks, those groups could be - age groups, professional people, the elderly, etc.