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Dialect Mini-Lesson

Dialect Mini-Lesson. Miss Gay English 8. Dialect. Dialect is a way of speaking that is associated with a specific geographical region or group of people. Authors use dialect to give their writing the feel of a particular place.

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Dialect Mini-Lesson

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  1. Dialect Mini-Lesson Miss Gay English 8

  2. Dialect • Dialect is a way of speaking that is associated with a specific geographical region or group of people. • Authors use dialect to give their writing the feel of a particular place. • They also use dialect to show information about the character(s), such as economic or social class.

  3. Dialect • A dialect may have its own vocabulary, grammar, and system of pronunciation. • Most countries and cultures have one main dialect. • In the U.S., it is standard English; although, several regional dialects exist.

  4. Dialect • When writers use dialect, it is spelled exactly as it is said or pronounced. • Ex: “When ‘yall coming ova?” Marie yelled loudly.

  5. Dialect Practice- Rewrite these sentences in standard English.

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