Question bank: Adjective Clauses

Read the following excerpt from a literary text: 'Sometimes, I realize that my dreams, which once seemed unattainable, are closer than I imagine, and this fills me with hope.' Identify and classify the adjective clauses present in the excerpt, justifying their classification based on the context and the role they play in constructing meaning. Consider the differences between explanatory and restrictive adjective clauses and how they would change the meaning of the excerpt if swapped. Explain the importance of these clauses in the process of reading and interpreting literary texts.

What is the function of adjective clauses in a text?

In a famous poem by Carlos Drummond de Andrade, we find the excerpt: 'As coisas cujo sentido está em serem vistas de perto, em serem tocadas com cuidado'. In this excerpt, the poet uses adjectival clauses to describe 'as coisas'. Identify the adjectival clauses present in the excerpt and then classify them as restrictive or explanatory. Finally, explain the importance of the adjectival clauses in the overall meaning of the poem and how they contribute to the reader's interpretation.

Excerpt from "The Hour of the Star", by Clarice Lispector: "However, before killing herself, she washed herself to receive death, put on lace panties and bra. She cleaned the house, made coffee, and wrapped it in aluminum foil in the fridge. 'To bring luck,' she thinks." Analyzing the adjectival clauses present in the text:

During a Biology class, students were invited to analyze a text about the biodiversity of a specific ecosystem. The excerpt described a new species of insect, highlighting its interdependence with a plant species that shelters and provides food for it. While reading the excerpt, one of the students mentioned that 'the adjective clauses present in the text contribute to the precise characterization of the ecological relationships described, while also establishing crucial differences between them'. In their discussion, the teacher emphasized the importance of identifying and understanding the role of adjective clauses in enhancing the text, allowing students to comprehend how these clauses can be used to present information about the ecological context being addressed.