Overall, the effect of the dialogue used in this selection is to… (from Black Boy)

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Surprise the reader, since it is used rarely. remind the readers that the story is a work of fiction. reveal how people think and help readers to visualize the characters. emphasize regional accents, making the characters seem realistic.

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