Reread paragraphs 27-29. How does Hurston’s choice of language contribute to the tone of the story? 1 point The characters’ dialect and similes create a conversational, folksy tone. The characters’ criticisms of one another create a snobbish, belittling tone. The characters’ heavy use of contractions creates an anxious, frantic tone. The characters’ unique dialect creates a distant, detached tone.

Hurston’s choice of language contribute to the tone of the story: Option A: The characters’ dialect and similes create a conversational, folksy tone.

Explanation:

'Their Eyes Were Watching God' by 'Zora Neale Hurston' uses a dialect which help reflect the real people with real backgrounds. When Janie speaks in the dialect that is southern dialect of her community, it shows where the she belongs to.

The readers need to deep dive to understand each character and their meaning, thus feel connected with the story. So, her tone is that of realism and shows her down to earth personality. It is not a snobbish or a frantic, detached tone as per other options B, C and D. Statement A describes the tone of the story the best.