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- 23 Jun 2019
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- 28 May 2026
What is the origin of African American dialects?
Multiple choice question for African-American Literature. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
African American dialects developed primarily from the ways enslaved Africans adapted their speech to communicate effectively with each other under challenging conditions. This evolution was not a result of the 1960s movements, nor from formal instruction by slave owners in Elizabethan English, or secretive conversations, but rather from the need to establish mutual understanding among diverse African groups.
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