(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Medium of English

Throughout the 20th century, the rapid advancements in science and technology introduced a specialised vocabulary that became more prevalent in academic and scientific writings. This specific jargon not only aids communication among experts but also mirrors the historical and cultural backdrop of its inception. Take, for instance, the excerpt below regarding the discovery of DNA: 'The double helical structure of DNA, uncovered by Watson and Crick, transformed molecular biology, paving the way for major breakthroughs in our understanding of genetics and biotechnology.' Which of the following options best illustrates the appropriate use of scientific technical vocabulary, while also acknowledging its historical and cultural significance?

Read the excerpt from the poem 'Ode to the West Wind' by Percy Bysshe Shelley: "O wild West wind, thou breath of freedom; thou who destroyest the forest and loosest the seeds, sleeping in the cold snow, until thy blue breath wakes them again." Considering the use of demonstrative adjectives and adverbs of manner in the poem, what impact does the simultaneous use of these elements have in capturing the tension between destruction and renewal by the wind?

Have a look at the excerpt below, taken from a poem by Emily Dickinson: 'Hope is the thing with feathers / That perches in the soul, / And sings the tune without the words, / And never stops at all.' Think about the use of adjectives and adverbs in this excerpt. What role does the adjective 'feathers' play in shaping the metaphor in the poem, and how does the adverb 'without' add to the meaning of the line it appears in?