Question bank: Argumentative Text: Critique

Based on the quote by sociologist Zygmunt Bauman, who analyzes the consequences of modernity and the acceleration of information (especially digital) in our society, propose an analytical and critical reflection on information today.

In the work 'O Cortiço', by Aluísio Azevedo, the author presents a critical view of Brazilian society in the 19th century, exploring the reality of the residents of a tenement in Rio de Janeiro and how their lives were influenced by the environment and social relations. In a passage from the novel, Aluísio describes: 'Here, almost everyone worked to the sound of iron on iron, stone on stone; the calls of the fish and vegetable sellers, the monotonous singing of the washerwoman...' (ALVES, 2011). Considering the historical and cultural context presented by Aluísio Azevedo, analyze the following argument: 'O Cortiço' is not limited to a critique of the urban environment and living conditions of the population at the time, but also serves as an allegory of power relations and social inequalities present in contemporary Brazil. Based on this perspective, discuss how the literary text, by exploring the social dynamics of the tenement, reveals aspects of Brazil's historical formation and its influence on current social structures, seeking to substantiate the analysis with knowledge about Brazilian Romanticism and the urban development of the country in the 19th century.

Write an argumentative text in which you express your opinion about a book, movie, or play that you have read or watched. Evaluate the work, identifying and discussing its main characteristics, such as plot, characters, style, language, and the message that the work conveys. Support your critique with arguments that exemplify your analysis, demonstrating understanding of the work and using excerpts or scenes that you believe are relevant to illustrate your points of view. Finally, propose a reflection on how the work can contribute to the cultural and critical formation of the reader/viewer.

The importance of criticism in journalism is undeniable, as through it, readers can form their opinions based on different points of view on a specific topic or situation. In this sense, analyze the opinion columns of two different print or digital communication vehicles. Identify and compare the arguments presented, the reliability of the information, and the authors' views on the chosen topic. Then, based on this analysis, reflect on the role of criticism in journalism and how it can influence public opinion.

When analyzing a contemporary chronicle, the student observes that the author employs a series of linguistic and argumentative resources to build his social critique. The chronicle in question reflects ironically on technological dependence and the shallowness of human relationships in the modern world. The writer describes a scene in which a group of young people, gathered physically, are more absorbed in their electronic devices than in interpersonal dialogue, and uses the contrast between the image of the natural surroundings and the 'blue light' emanating from the screens to reinforce his point of view. In this context, and considering the need for a well-founded argumentation, identify the most evident argumentative resource used by the author to criticize the behavior of the young people, and explain how this resource contributes to the construction of the ironic effect in the chronicle.