Question

Which excerpt from Hurston’s “John Redding Goes to Sea” is an example of nonstandard English? "Yes, indeed!" said the father looking toward the tree designated. Sometimes in his dreams he was a prince, riding away in a gorgeous carriage. Perhaps ten-year-old John was puzzling to the simple folk there in the Florida woods for he was an imaginative child and fond of day-dreams. "Aw, woman, stop dat talk 'bout conjure. Tain't so nohow. Ah doan want Jawn tuh git dat foolishness in him."

Answer 1

The best answer is D because it has incorrect grammar, and uses slang/jargon and a dialect known as ebonics that was typically present in black communities during this time.

Answer 2

Non-standard English refers to a language which does not conform with the grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary and so forth. Such characteristics are not in consideration with the most native speakers who are educated. Non-standard English lacks in social prestige and is used in a limit.

The sentence which uses non-standard English is "Aw, woman, stop dat talk 'bout conjure. Tain't so nohow. Ah doan want Jawn tuh git dat foolishness in him."

The sentence contains jargon or slang which are not in conformity with the grammar. Further, it uses Ebonics dialect which is present in black communities.