Zora Neale Hurston’s Strong Voice Answers

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Which phrases did you highlight?

“De chillun”

“You got”

“Ah ain’t”

“yo’ others”

Why does Hurston use nonacademic English when Tea Cake speaks? Check all that apply.

to develop the plot and rising action

to hint at Tea Cake’s cultural background

to reflect how all Black Americans speak

to show an example of regional dialect

What can the dialect in this passage from Their Eyes Were Watching God help you learn more about?

Tea Cake’s appearance

Tea Cake’s lack of formal education

Tea Cake’s desire to be like everyone else

Tea Cake’s psychological traits

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