Examples of local color in Literature

Read each statement and decide whether or not it shows "local color".

In his humiliation, he resolved to sever all ties with his family.

• yes

• no

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CCSS.RL.7.3

peaceful expanses of grass and wood...

• yes

• no

drowsy hum of insects....

• yes

• no

"I only just dropped over to ask about the little madam"...

• yes

• no

"I knew he was trying to help me with furtive indications with his eye"...

• yes

• no

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.4

a real wash stand with real china-ware bowl...

• yes

• no

"She's gone to see her people".....

• yes

• no

dressing table with mirror and pin cushion....

• yes

• no

"Ain't we all gettin' ready for her?"....

• yes

• no

"I was eager to gratify him...."

• yes

• no