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Zorluk: OrtaAnalyzing Text Structure and Rhetorical Features

Read the following excerpt from a sociological essay on modern biotechnology:

"While the promise of biotechnology in eradicating genetic anomalies is undeniable, its rapid deployment raises profound ethical questions. On one hand, gene editing offers a beacon of hope for families affected by hereditary conditions, promising a future free from debilitating illnesses. On the other hand, the commercialization of these technologies threatens to exacerbate existing social inequalities, potentially giving rise to a new form of genetic consumerism where access is restricted by socio-economic status. Furthermore, the long-term ecological consequences of introducing modified organisms into the wild remain largely unpredictable, presenting a challenge to biodiversity that cannot be ignored. Consequently, regulatory frameworks must evolve concurrently with scientific breakthroughs. It is no longer sufficient to merely ask what we can achieve; we must rigorously determine what we should permit. Without global consensus and binding ethical guidelines, the democratization of biotechnology could inadvertently dismantle the very social fabric and equality it seeks to preserve."

In the context of the author's argument, what is the primary rhetorical function of the transition word 'Consequently' in the fifth sentence?

  1. A
    It marks a transition to a contrasting perspective that contradicts the initial thesis.
  2. It introduces a logical consequence or resolution derived from the preceding discussion of biotechnology's benefits and risks.Cevap
  3. C
    It signalizes the beginning of a chronological sequence detailing the historical evolution of scientific discoveries.
  4. D
    It introduces a specific, concrete example to prove the ecological impacts mentioned in the previous sentence.

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It introduces a logical consequence or resolution derived from the preceding discussion of biotechnology's benefits and risks.
The transition word 'Consequently' establishes a cause-and-effect link. The author argues that because biotechnology has both profound benefits and severe socio-economic and ecological risks (the cause), it is necessary for regulatory frameworks to evolve alongside these scientific advancements (the effect/resolution).

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1
Analyze the sentence context preceding and containing the transition word.
The preceding sentences outline the benefits (hope for hereditary conditions) and risks (social inequalities and ecological challenges) of biotechnology, while the target sentence states that regulatory frameworks must evolve.
To understand the relationship between the ideas connected by the transition.
2
Identify the semantic class and logical function of the transition word 'Consequently'.
The word 'Consequently' is a logical connector indicating that the subsequent statement is a direct outcome, result, or resolution of the preceding arguments.
To determine how the author uses this specific word to structure the argument.
3
Evaluate the options to find the choice that describes a cause-and-effect or logical consequence relationship.
The statement introducing a logical consequence fits the analysis, while options describing contrast, chronology, or concrete exemplification are incorrect.
To select the correct answer and eliminate distractors based on the identified rhetorical structure.

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