In which situation would it be fine to use nonstandard written English?
a. writing an article for the school newspaper
b. quoting character dialogue in a literary analysis for class
c. writing an essay for a college application
d. writing an analysis of a Civil War battle for History class
Most people do not speak using proper English, but a mix of regional slang and cultural references. If a character is quoted directly and accurately, it is fine to use the nonstandard written English.
