(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Medium of English

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?

Check out this excerpt from a travel diary: "We were really excited to explore the city, but then it started pouring with rain. So, we decided to find a cozy café to wait out the storm. Once the rain eased up, we made our way to the museum. There, we could soak up the rich local history and, as a bonus, we stumbled upon a contemporary art exhibition that blew us away." Based on the text above, what is the main function of the connectors used to relate the ideas presented?

Read the excerpt from an article about nutrition and answer the question: "In an increasingly globalized world, the influence of different cultures on our nutrition is evident. For instance, the integration of foods and drinks from various parts of the globe into South African cuisine has become quite commonplace, like the enjoyment of sushi, Italian pizzas, and the beloved espresso. Given this context, what is the cultural and social impact of embracing foreign foods in South African cuisine, and how can this shape our understanding of what constitutes healthy eating?"