Language

Style of language

The story “Good Girl” by Marita Conlon-McKenna is written in an informal style. The narration uses contractions, and the tone is casual and conversational, at times resembling spoken speech. For instance:

He didn’t shout or swear at people he passed in the street – he wasn’t like that; Ian was different! It was four months since they’d met. Imagine meeting at a school debate, it sounded so corny, the boys in their black blazers and the girls in their knited green sweaters and tartan skirts. (p. 70, ll. 9-14)

The style of language, along with the insight we get into the main character’s thoughts and feelings, helps create a sense of connection between Chrissy and the reader.

The way Eilish and her friends express themselves reflect their own sociolects, and specific ways of pronouncing the words, such as “youse” (p. 71, l. 30), “fellah” (p. 70, l. 40). We can notice the difference between their way ...

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