An Inner Story of the Civil War

Question 1

Which of the following sentences are written in dialect? Check the four boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: “It was the most thrillingist one that ever was; and so he went on a-bragging.”; C: “He will be deeply obleeged if they will mention it to their friends.”; D: “We are sold – mighty badly sold.”; F: “These Arkansaw lunkheads couldn’t come up.”

Question 2

Which sentence best translates the duke’s words into standard English?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: Walk quickly until you’re past the houses, then run for the raft as if you were being chased.

Question 3

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: His informal language suggests that he might not really be an upper-class duke.

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