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Use and Variation of the English Language

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Read the excerpt from the poem below, written by an author who employs regional variations of English to convey the identity and traditions of their community: "The sun's blazing like fire, And the sea breeze is blowing, My heart's overflowing with joy, In my island's glow." Based on the excerpt, analyse how the use of the regional dialect contributes to the cultural identity of the poet. How does the linguistic choice impact our understanding of the historical and social context of the poem?
a.
The use of the regional dialect in the poem is a way to make the text more accessible, but does not contribute to the cultural identity of the poet or the historical and social context.
b.
The use of the regional dialect in the poem is a way to simplify the language, without significant impact on the cultural identity of the poet or the historical and social context.
c.
The use of the regional dialect in the poem is a stylistic choice that does not influence the cultural identity of the poet or the understanding of the historical and social context of the work.
d.
The use of the regional dialect in the poem is a technique to increase the complexity of the text, with no direct relation to the cultural identity of the poet or the historical and social context.
e.
The use of the regional dialect in the poem is an effective tool to express the cultural identity of the poet and deepens the reader's understanding of the historical and social context of the work.

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