Question

question 1
instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
which line of dialogue is the best example of the unique dialect used in the passage?
a. “will kaintuck go secesh, wise? matthew creighton asked finally, his eyes on his plate.”
b. “maybe, uncle matt, maybe it will.”
c. “and how will southern illinois feel about it in case that happens?”
d. “that’s in the minds of a lot of us,” matthew said quietly.

Explanation:

To determine the best example of unique dialect, we analyze each option. Option A uses "secesh," a non - standard, dialect - specific term (likely a regional or historical colloquialism for "secessionist" - related context). Options B, C, D use standard English phrasing without such unique dialectal vocabulary. So, Option A shows a unique dialect term.

Answer:

A. "Will Kaintuck go secesh, Wise? Matthew Creighton asked finally, his eyes on his plate."