(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Hard of English

Read the excerpt from an opinion article below and answer the question: 'Technology, although it has provided numerous advances and conveniences, has also posed unprecedented challenges to our way of living and thinking. We live in a world where information is as abundant as it is ephemeral, and the ability to discern what is relevant and true has become an essential skill. In this context, the role of educators is redefined, and media and information literacy becomes a fundamental tool in shaping critical and conscious citizens. More than ever, access to information is not only a right but a responsibility that must be accompanied by a critical and ethical perspective.' (Unknown author) Based on the excerpt above and your knowledge of the use of articles in the Portuguese language, discuss: 1. The importance of using articles in academic and opinion texts, considering the impact that an inadequate choice can have on the construction of meaning and message transmission. 2. How the presence or absence of articles can influence the interpretation of the presented excerpt, discussing a practical example of how changing an article can modify the meaning of the sentence semantically and pragmatically.