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27.01.2020 • 
English

#44: in unit 4, lesson 8, you read charles waddell chesnutt short story “the wife of his youth.” the author uses regionalism, a form of realism that emphasizes realistic settings, using local dialect, customs, and other specific details of a place. local dialect is when writing reflects the way people talk rather than proper spelling and/or grammar. answer in 4 evidence sandwiches (16-points).

a. how does chesnutt describe the dialect and appearance of mr. ryder’s wife, ‘liza jane? what effect does it have on the reader?

b. how does chesnutt describe the dialect and physical appearance of mr. ryder and the other members of the blue veins? what effect does it have on the reader?

c. juxtaposition is “the placing of two things slide by side to heighten similarities and differences” (95). how does chesnutt use juxtaposition with the dialects and appearance of mr. ryder’s wife, ‘liza jane, and mr. ryder and the other members of the blue veins? how is it (or isn’t if you disagree) effective?

d. how is regionalism present in this piece?

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