Shirley Had Difficulty in the Malt Shop When She Visited

Multiple Choice

Shirley had difficulty in the malt shop when she visited Missouri. Shirley is from a region of Rhode Island where the treat she was trying to order is called a “cabinet.” The person at the Missouri malt shop knows the treat as a “chocolate shake,” so the two had difficulty communicating Shirley’s order. What is the cause of the problem?

A) articulation
B) dialect
C) pronunciation
D) added sound
E) rate