The correct answer is C, regionalism
Regionalism is writing in such a way as to convey the "local color" of a place. In this excerpt, the characteristics of the speaker's hometown are conveyed by the way he speaks, or his dialect.
As long as isn't really used for exceptions.
Well, maybe in things like "You can have ice cream <em>as long as </em>you eat your veggies." Then it's a little like saying "You can have ice cream <em>if </em>you eat your veggies"
But
"You can have ice cream, <em>but </em>you need to eat your veggies first."
Except
"Everyone can have ice cream, except for Gally"
Barring
I'm not really sure about this one...
Um, I hope this helps!
Hello!
I was only able to find the second two answers, but I will get back to you if I learn the answers to the first two!
The third answer is: estate agent
The fourth answer is: interpreter
I hope this helps you! Have a lovely day!
-Mal