What does Tea Cake's dialect, or use of nonacademic English, reveal about him?

Tea Cake’s nonacademic dialect reflects the Southern community and speech patterns of the novel. It also suggests he has had limited access to formal education; it does not by itself indicate mental health or a quick temper. The correct choice is C: it establishes that Tea Cake lives in the South and may lack formal education.

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