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Features Jamaican Creole with “Mi a go” meaning “I’m
going,” “a di shop” meaning “to the shop,” and “fi” meaning
“to” or “for.”
10. Nigerian Pidgin English: “I dey go market go buy
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some provisions.”

Features Nigerian Pidgin English with “I dey go” meaning
“I’m going,” “market” for “store” or “market,” and
“provisions” for “groceries” or “supplies.”

(g) Reading the given poem and answering the subsequent
questions.

Answers to Activity 6.3(g)
1. The poet employs repeated use of the phrase “spontaneous
conversations” to highlight the significance of accepting varied
dialects. This repetition emphasizes the main idea of the poem
and stresses the poet’s belief that discussions should be natural
and involve different types of speech.
2. The individual uses tactics like accepting all dialects, trying
to keep up with the pace, and participating in the enjoyment
without any hesitation. They are also willing to adjust their
speech patterns and language to match the conversational style
of each dialect.
3. The poem highlights the importance of rhythm, cadence, and
flow by explicitly mentioning them in the text and expressing a
wish to align these components of language to form connections
with others. This emphasizes how crucial linguistic harmony is
for promoting effective communication.

4. Using particular dialects like Nigerian or Jamaican patois
enhances the authenticity and cultural depth of the dialogues

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