Everyday Use: Alice Walker's Writing Style and How... story of a cultural divide. between an African-American family. Using slang and incorrect word usage with Mama and correct, almost eloquent English with Dee, Walker is able to paint a perfect picture of how different mother and daughter really are. Additionally, Walker alternates between simple, often incomplete sentences and incorrect repeated sentences to describe Mom's lack of proper education. Finally, Walker uses certain words to indicate Mom's feelings regarding the way her daughters are acting, ultimately helping her make her final decision about who will receive the quilts. First, the reader notices a stark contrast in the English language between Mama and Dee. Mom, the uneducated one, uses incorrect grammar throughout the story. Dee, having graduated from college, is very well spoken. When Mom tells Dee that she's going to give the quilts to Maggie, Dee exclaims, "Maggie can't appreciate these quilts... She'd probably be backward enough to wear them every day."....

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