... writing. Colloquial diction helps display the true value of the dialect by not altering the wording from the answer of the interviewee. Colloquial diction is very important in a book with dialog due to the connection it creates with the reader. The reader is able to create a more possible and realistic connection to the text. Throughout the book, Rebecca Skloot uses colloquial ... ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate