Question

Which excerpt from Their Eyes Were Watching God is the best example of regional dialect?

a.... “Shucks! If dat’s her notion she’s barkin’ up de wrong tree. Mah hands is full already.”“

b...“You got any smaller than him?” He indicated the son who seemed around twenty or so.

c... For instance during the summer when she heard the subtle but compelling rhythms of the Bahaman drummers, she’d walk over and watch the dances.

d... But Mrs. Turner’s shape and features were entirely approved by Mrs. Turner.

Answer 1

The correct answer would be choice A. regional dialect is a form of speech used from parent to child. 

Answer 2

Answer: a.... “Shucks! If dat’s her notion she’s barkin’ up de wrong tree. Mah hands is full already.”“

Regional dialect refers to a distinct form of a language that is spoken in a particular geographical region. Dialect most often signals that a person belongs to a particular geographical area, although it can sometimes indicate other characteristics, such as race or social class. Regional dialects often present spelling, grammar and vocabulary that differs from the standard use of the language.