Reread lines 1–10 to identify examples of dialect. What effect does the use of dialect achieve at the beginning of the story?

answer: it means that he would rather write than preach.

explanation: its what it says

the symbol of the grandfather's heritage in this excerpt from "the medicine bag,” is the beaded bolo tie.

a bolo tie is a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp which is worn as a necktie. they have been used by native american tribes such as hopi, navajo, zuni, and puebloans since the mid-20th century.

therefore, the fact that the grandfather is wearing a bolo tie refers to his heritage as native american.