The first line, because dialect in literature means a form of writing that shows the accent and way people talk. Because of the definition where it says “might ‘a’ thought” is dialect.
D. We collected shells because we wanted to use them to make a necklace.
The correct answer is B.
Using indirect dialogue allows Twain to compress and shorten the conversation. By using fewer words (instead of including the exact dialogue), Twain can keep the scene short and move on to a more interesting part of the story.
If the dialogue were written out exactly as it was spoken, it would take a lot longer to read, since many animals are speaking to the donkey in this scene.
Explanation:
The irony in this question is that Mr. Goodenwell was trying to keep his son safe and in the act of this his son got hurt with part of the equipment that was supposed to keep him safe.
