How does realism reflect cultural beliefs, expectations and changes? Unit EQ How does realism reflect cultural beliefs, expectations and changes?

Mark Twain’s Language ?

Brainstorm Think of some words that are pronounced differently or have different meanings in different places. For example, oil. OR For example, Full Stop (England) OR Period (US) (.).

Quick Language Quiz People who live in the same part of the country develop their own ways of speaking or dialects. Dialects differ from each other mainly in pronunciation and in words used for everyday things. Number 1-10 on a blank sheet of paper to take this quiz.

Would you call an animal with a strong smell a… Polecat (3) Skunk (2) Write the number next to your number 1

A round cake fried in a pan is a Batter cake (3) Flannel cake (2) Griddle cake (1) Pancake (0) Write the number next to your number 2

Fill in the blank That’s _________ across the river. Plumb (3) Clean (2) Clear (1) Write the number next to your number 3

Fill in the blank I’ll be sick______________. At my stomach (3) To my stomach (1) Write the number next to your number 4

Greasy is pronounced Write the number next to your number 5 Grēz’•ēٜ(3) Grēs’•ē (1) Write the number next to your number 5

Fifteen minutes before ten is… Quarter till ten (3) Quarter to ten (2) Quarter of ten (1) Write the number next to your number 6

The title Mrs. Sounds like… miz’əz (3) mis’ez (1) Write the number next to your number 7

An insect that glows at night is… June bug (3) Lightening bug (2) Firefly (1) Write the number next to your number 8

A metal container that carries water is… bucket (3) pail (1) Write the number next to your number 9

An ear of corn as… Write the number next to your number 10 shucks (3) husks (1) Write the number next to your number 10

Now, add up your all your numbers so you get a total. If your score is 15 points or fewer, your dialect is basically northern If your score is between 16 and 23 your dialect in the Midlands If your score is 24 or higher your dialect comes from the South. Crazy eh?

Language helps shape you into the person you are. G’day, Mate! Howdy, Partner! Aloha, Makamaka!

Mark Twain realized this early on in his writing and used it to create a realistic style that is relatable to how people really communicate Instead of using the formal language that is barely recognizable to the average person, Twain used language that is familiar and recognizable. He wrote just as one would speak. Sounds simple, right? Not so much.

The Confusion Factor Because we are not used to seeing our conversations in print, when we read this language, it is difficult to decipher. We must always remember that it is the sounds that are important, not necessarily the grammar and spelling.