“A Visit to Grandmother” William Melvin Kelley The Use of Dialect The use of dialect contributes to a large portion of “A Visit to Grandmother,” by William Melvin Kelley. The way in which a character speaks and the words they use is known as the dialect in a story. The use of dialect helps build the characters and setting of a story, but even more, it makes the story more effective. Characters are an important …showed first 75 words of 420 total…

…showed last 75 words of 420 total…using the terms “reckon” and “ain’t” gives us a possible explanation that they are from the south. The story becomes more effective by backing up the setting with the use of dialect. The use of dialect adds effectiveness to a story. This can help build the characters and setting, two vital elements in a story. Without the use of dialect we would surely see that a story would not be as developed or effective.