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Question 1:

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Identify the sentence that presents a formal language and the elements used to create this meaning effect.

Language: Formal and Informal

Question 2:

Medium

Read the following text and then identify the alternative that presents a correct analysis of the characteristics of formal and informal language present in the text. Text: "Dear colleagues, I hereby inform you that tomorrow, September 15th, an important meeting will take place in the conference room at 2 p.m. We count on everyone's presence to discuss the semester's activities planning. It will be a unique opportunity to clarify doubts and exchange ideas. Don't forget! Sincerely, Professor Maria". Observe in the text the characteristics of formal and informal language, such as lexical selection, topicalization of elements, selection and hierarchization of information, and the use of the 3rd person. Identify the alternative that presents a correct analysis of these aspects in the text provided.

Language: Formal and Informal

Question 3:

Medium

Excerpt: "Once upon a time, there was a boy named Pedro. This boy really liked to draw and always carried his box of colored pencils with him. One day, while drawing a beautiful landscape, he noticed that the sky was completely cloudless. He found it strange, as the sky always had many clouds. He asked his grandfather, but he didn't know the answer." (Adapted from "The Boy Who Drew Clouds", author unknown) Based on the excerpt above, perform the following activities: a) Identify a sentence in the text that exemplifies the use of formal language. Explain why you consider it formal and identify the elements that characterize this formality. b) Give an example of how informal language could be used in this excerpt. Justify your choice and explain the effects that this change could bring to the understanding of the text.

Language: Formal and Informal

Question 4:

Medium

Explain the difference between formal language and informal language and give examples of situations in which each should be used. Then, explain how lexical selection and information selection and hierarchization can affect the effects of meaning in a text, giving examples. And finally, discuss the importance of adapting the language used to the communicative situation at hand.

Language: Formal and Informal

Question 5:

Medium

Marcos and Rodrigo are childhood friends and communicate frequently using informal language. Recently, Marcos needed to write a letter to a bank requesting information about his account. Which of the following options represents a suitable formal writing for Marcos' letter?

Language: Formal and Informal

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