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eye dialect

 

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Noun eye dialect has 1 sense
  1. eye dialect - the use of misspellings to identify a colloquial or uneducated speaker
    --1 is a kind of
    dialect, idiom, accent

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Eye Dialect

Definition: Eye dialect refers to the representation of pronunciation or speech patterns in writing, often through the use of nonstandard spelling, to mimic the way words are spoken by a particular group or region.

Examples:

1. Noun - Representation of Speech in Writing

Example Sentence: In Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," he uses eye dialect to portray the Southern dialect of the characters, adding authenticity to the dialogue.

2. Adjective - Pertaining to Eye Dialect

Example Sentence: The author's clever use of eye dialect contributed to the vibrant and distinct voices of the characters in the novel.

3. Adjective - Popular among Common People

Example Sentence: The comedian's eye dialect humor resonated with the audience, as it portrayed everyday language in a light-hearted and relatable manner.

4. Adjective - Local Accent Made Visible in Writing

Example Sentence: In the regional literature of Scotland, authors employ eye dialect to accurately depict the unique phonetics and vocabulary of the Scottish dialects.

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