(Originais Teachy 2023) - Questão Muito Difícil de Inglês

Imagine that you are a linguistics researcher studying the use of the present continuous tense in modern English literature. The present continuous tense is often used to describe an action that is happening at the moment of speaking or writing, but it can also be used to talk about fixed plans in the near future. Consider the following excerpt from a contemporary novel: 'The sun is setting as the waves are crashing against the shore, and I am walking towards the silhouette of the lighthouse, my heart pounding with each step.' Discuss in detail the multiple functions of the present continuous tense in this excerpt, considering both its immediate action and its indication of a planned event. Analyze how the author's choice of tense affects the tone and atmosphere of the passage, providing examples to support your interpretation. In your analysis, consider the aspect of the action, the temporality it conveys, and the nuances of meaning that arise from the use of the present continuous in this specific textual context.