AnswersHVA 26-27 IM English ELA 11 AAbolition and Women’s Rights Movements, Part 2

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What does the duke’s dialect reveal about his character?

A
His reference to the houses indicates that he owns one of them.
B
His use of the word “shin” shows his knowledge of human anatomy.
C
His informal language suggests that he might not really be an upper-class duke.
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Which of the following sentences are written in dialect? Check the four boxes that apply.

A
“It was the most thrillingist one that ever was; and so he went on a-bragging.”
B
“I stood by the duke at the door.”
C
“He will be deeply obleeged if they will mention it to their friends.”
D
“We are sold – mighty badly sold.”
E
“What they wanted was low comedy.”
F
“These Arkansaw lunkheads couldn’t come up.”
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Which sentence best translates the duke’s words into standard English?

A
Walk quickly until you get away from the houses, then chase the raft into the water.
B
Walk quickly past the houses, then walk more quickly until you reach the raft and meet the dickens.
C
Walk quickly until you’re past the houses, then run for the raft as if you were being chased.

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