Question

Their Eyes Were Watching God is set in the Florida Everglades, a swampy area. In the novel, the setting is referred to as “the muck.” This description is an example of
dialect.
imagery.
symbolism.
exaggeration.

Answer 1

This description is an example of A dialect.

Answer 2

Answer: Dialect

A dialect is a "version" of a language that is characteristic of a particular group of speakers, and is generally concentrated in a particular area. In this case, the word "muck" is most likely a word used in the Florida Everglades to refers to the swamps. The use of dialect in the novel, although sometimes difficult for readers to understand, can enhance the setting and imagery of a narrative.