The accent of the people who live in Newfoundland is distinct; it is intriguing to tourists who visit the province. Unique variations in language (accent) exist in each area of Newfoundland. Diane Mooney explains that the people of Newfoundland originated in many different places and as a result, peoples’ accents sound different from place to place and town to town. She begins by discussing the accent of the people living on the Avalon Peninsula, pointing out the specific way that people say “daa” when referring to their fathers. The author elaborates by explaining that their heritage is Irish and that their religion is Catholic. She speculates that this may play a role in their individual accent. She discusses the Trinity-Conception area,