How does hurston's use of conversations to describe
events, instead of showing them, contribute to the
meaning of the story?

Hurston uses conversations to describe events.

Explanation:

‘Spunk' by ‘Zora Neal Hurston’ emphasizes on dialogue. Dialogues are important because it makes the story lively and real. They depict as if events are actually happening. This engages the readers well in the story.  

Just like the title “Spunk”,  Spunk is a fearless man who wins over wife of another man, i.e. Joe’s wife, Lena. He died at the end because of his superstition, he thinks he saw Joe’s  ghost. Conversation depicts the culture during that time and contributes to the meaning of the story.

fiction/fantasy

explanation:

the sample answer on e2020

conflicting values are demonstrated between two different groups in animal farm. first, the farm animals value hard work. this is shown by them working late and working long hours at the request of the pigs. napoleon and the pigs, however, sleep late daily. furthermore, the animals value equality. this differs from the value of napoleon and the other pigs. instead of equality, they value only gaining power and maintaining their own privilege, which is demonstrated by their taking extra milk and sleeping in beds.