(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Medium of Spanish

Whether day or night, what does it matter, everything makes me smile. Dead tree and yet, still blooming. - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Considering the excerpt above, from the poem 'Dead Tree' by Carlos Drummond de Andrade, answer the following questions: 1) Identify a lexical substitution present in the excerpt and explain how it contributes to the construction of the poem's meaning. 2) How do you imagine this excerpt could be rewritten in a colloquial register of spoken language? Highlight the main differences between the original version and your rewritten version.

In the Portuguese language, words are composed of syllables, which are sound units formed by vowels, alone or accompanied by consonants. The correct separation of syllables is essential for understanding spelling and reading. Considering the word 'combustível', which is of utmost importance in studies on the environment and sustainability, identify how many syllables are in this word and justify the syllable division according to the grammatical rules. Relate the concept of syllable to the importance of environmental preservation that the conscious use of fuels exemplifies.

Identify and explain the rule of using the letter 'h' in Portuguese words that start with this grapheme, considering both words with silent 'h' and words with 'h' followed by a vowel. Also, discuss the historical origin of the presence of this letter in the Portuguese language and its role in faithfully representing the etymology of words. To exemplify, mention 5 words with silent 'h' and 5 words with 'h' followed by a vowel, explaining the particularities of each group regarding pronunciation and the use of 'h'.