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.

COLUMN A     -      COLUMN B

A. Misto Hallock - (i) Mister Hallock

B. de Missus - (ii) ………………………………………..

C. sho tinks you’s lost! - (ii) ………………………………………..

D. she done ‘phone you dis mawnin’ - (iv)……………………………

E. fo’ de lawd’s sake - (v)……………………………………….

F. not to stop to argify now - (vi)………………………………………

G. I’s gwine t’ quit. - (vii)……………………………………..

H. i don’t like no hoodoos. - (viii)…………………………………….

i. I’se done let’ displace - (ix) ……………………………………

J. i is - (x)………………………………………