(Originais Teachy 2023) - Questão Fácil de Inglês

Leia o trecho do poema de Fernando Pessoa: "Tenho em mim todos os sonhos do mundo. Estou hoje vencido, como se soubesse a verdade. Estou hoje lúcido, como se estivesse para morrer, e não tivesse mais irmandade com as coisas senão uma despedida, tornando-se esta casa e este lado da rua a fileira de carruagens de um comboio, e uma partida apitada de dentro da minha cabeça, e uma sacudidela dos meus nervos e um ranger de ossos na ida." Considerando o uso das conjunções no texto, identifique a função das conjunções empregadas e avalie como elas contribuem para expressar o estado emocional do eu-lírico. Qual das alternativas melhor descreve o impacto desse uso na construção do significado do poema?

Analyze the following excerpt from an advertisement and consider the stylistic and persuasive language features used to influence the audience. 'The pinnacle of luxury and innovation. Indulge in the flawless sophistication of our latest model, where every detail has been crafted to redefine excellence. Through a seamless fusion of technology and artistry, this vehicle epitomizes elegance in motion. Experience the future of driving, tailored to exceed the expectations of the most discerning drivers.' Thinking critically about the language choices and the underlying rhetorical strategies in the advertisement, answer the following questions: 1. How does the advertisement use language and rhetorical techniques to create an image of the product as sophisticated and advanced? 2. Discuss how the advertisement employs the concept of 'ethos, logos, and pathos' to appeal to the target audience and the potential impact of these appeals on consumer behavior.

Consider the following excerpt from J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone': 'They were in a narrow, low, windowless passage, lit by a solitary candle. They were standing on a cold stone floor, looking at a heavy wooden door.' Based on this passage, what English words can you identify that are related to parts or objects commonly found in a house?

In English, the present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are happening at the moment of speaking or to talk about temporary situations. For example, 'I am reading a fascinating book right now' indicates an action in progress at the present moment, whereas 'The company is expanding into new markets' describes a temporary situation that is currently occurring. Consider the following excerpt from an article about current environmental initiatives: 'Scientists are developing new methods to reduce carbon emissions, and companies are increasingly investing in sustainable technologies.' (Source: Environmental Progress, June 2023, www.envprogress.com) Based on your understanding of the present continuous tense, analyze the use of this grammatical structure in the given context and address the following points in your response: 1. Identify and explain the function of the present continuous tense in each of the two examples from the article. 2. Discuss how the use of the present continuous tense contributes to the overall meaning of the sentence and the sense of ongoing progress in environmental efforts.