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Using varieties of language effectively

Standard (29b) and nonstandard (29c and d) varieties of English, as well as other languages (29e), can all be used very effectively for the following purposes in your writing:

to repeat someone’s exact words
to evoke a particular person, place, or activity
to establish your credibility
to build common ground with audiences
to make a strong point
to get your audience’s attention