What does it mean to be articulate?  According to Merriam Webster dictionary, it is having the ability to speak fluently and coherently. However, in her monologue, she reveals the transformation of her speech in various social languages, thus making her a “tri-lingual orator”.  She contrasts the major differences between formal and informal speech through her three recognized styles: school, friends, and home.  She discusses in detail how the importance of being able to change dialects based on social situations can affect the level of communication between peoples.  An example would be when she states that if her Professor was on the block, or in a non-academic environment, to be articulate would require him to change his style of speech: “So when my Professor comes on the block and says, “Hello”, I stop him and say “Noooo …You’re being inarticulate … the proper way is to say ‘what’s good”.  Lyiscott also explained the prejudices she and the black community feel for having their dialect looked down upon as unsophisticated.  To connect her opinions to my evaluations of switching dialects, I’ve learned that perhaps that I need to work on my articulation because I often speak in a academic/formal style regardless of where I am.  In Gee’s terms, I am stuck in a primary discourse and should learn to adapt and apply secondary discourses as well.