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in the story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County."What role does the use of dialect play in the story?
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in the story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County."What role does the use of dialect play in the story?
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It adds humor to the story and gives it a legitimate feel/quality.
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It might be said that the use of dialect in the story provides
humor
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authenticity,
realism to the setting and characters. It seems that it creates a strong sense of place and it might help to understand the ancient mining camp.
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