Question

In those days he really didn’t know what he was talking about; that is to say, he was a young jailkid all hung-up on the wonderful possibilities of becoming a real intellectual, and he liked to talk in the tone and using the words, but in a jumbled way, that he had heard from “real intellectuals.”
— On the Road, Jack Kerouac
What is the effect of Kerouac's informal diction, including slang? Check all that apply
1) It connects the reader to the experience that is going on within the scene.

2) It forces the reader to think about specific themes.

3) It helps the reader understand the speaker's rejection of conventional ways.

4) It reflects the daily speech of the beats.

5) It suggests that Kerouac speaks the language of real intellectuals.

Answer 1

Answer:

1,3, and 4

Explanation:

Answer 2

3) It helps the reader understand the speaker's rejection of conventional ways.
4) It reflects the daily speech of the beats.

This is showing how Kerouac's language, as well as the language of other beat writers and poets, was unconventional and not necessarily proper or 'intellectual', but it was real. It shows that they're rejecting convention and gives a glimpse into their lives.