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Zora Neale Hurston’s Strong Voice — Quiz

Question 1 • TPS EdX English Language Arts 11

Which sentence from Their Eyes Were Watching God contains an example of dialect?

Answer
A
"She felt honored by Janie’s acquaintance . . ."
B
"Her nose was slightly pointed and she was proud."
C
"She was an ironing board with things throwed at it."
D
"But Mrs. Turner’s shape and features were entirely approved by Mrs. Turner."

Explanation

Dialect is a form of language that reflects a particular way of speaking, including nonstandard grammar or word choice. In choice C, “throwed” is a nonstandard form of “thrown,” making it an example of dialect. The other sentences use standard English forms.

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