Gladolia,
the narrator's cook, is an African. The language she speaks is
different from that of the others. This is known as Dialect. A
dialect consists of words or phrases that reflect the regional
variety of a language. An author often uses a regional dialect to
make the dialogue more authentic. Initially a dialogue may seem a
little difficult to understand. However, as you continue reading, the
language will become more comprehensible.
Working in
groups, write what Gladolia's words mean as shown.
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Misto Hallock
Mister Hallock
de Missus
sho t'inks you's lost!
she done 'phone you dis
mawnin'
fo' de lawd's sake
not to stop to argify now
I's gwine t' quit.
I don't like no hoodoos.
I'se done lef' dis place
I is
Gladolia, the narrator's cook, is an African. The language she speaks is different from that of the others. This is known as Dialect. A dialect consists of words or phrases that reflect the regional variety of a language. An author often uses a regional dialect to make the dialogue more authentic. Initially a dialogue may seem a little difficult to understand. However, as you continue reading, the language will become more comprehensible.
Working in groups, write what Gladolia's words mean as shown.
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Misto Hallock
Mister Hallock
de Missus
the Mrs.
sho t'inks you's lost!
she thinks you are lost
she done 'phone you dis
mawnin'
she called you this morning
fo' de lawd's sake
for the Lord’s sake
not to stop to argify now
don’t stop to argue
now
I's gwine t' quit.
I am going to quit
I don't like no hoodoos.
I don’t like voodoo
magic
I'se done lef' dis place
I am done with this place
and I am going to leave this place.
I is
I
am
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