Read the excerpt from Their Eyes Were Watching God.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. She did not laugh the “Saws” to scorn as she had heard the people doing. Which phrase from the excerpt is the best example of non-academic English?
Answer
A
For instance during the summer
B
subtle but compelling rhythms
C
laugh the “Saws” to scorn
D
had heard the people doing
Explanation
“Laugh the ‘Saws’ to scorn” is a colloquial, non-academic expression meaning to mock or ridicule the dances. The other phrases use more standard descriptive or grammatical language.
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