Sample Response: I notice that Beowulf employs alliteration and follows a rhythm of stressed syllables. The poem's language stands apart from modern English, probably because Old English is more closely related to Germanic tongues.
In the reading titled “How the Internet and Other Technologies Came About,” it is explained that advancements in technology are often unintended consequences of military initiatives aimed at achieving victory in wars. A communication network, which fragmented across regions, was established to ensure that communication persisted despite the devastation of a nuclear event. Flight simulators emerged to train pilots to operate under nuclear-related conditions. Additionally, guidance satellites were created to ensure missiles reached their targets. Thus, all of these innovations were byproducts of wartime efforts, transforming into what we now know as the internet, virtual reality, and GPS.
