Identify the italicized word according to its class in structural linguistics.

may i go to the library?

conjunction
preposition
auxiliary
interrogative
empty word

The word "may" is an auxiliary verb.

Explanation: An auxiliary verb is used together with a main verb in order to form a tense, mood and voice. In that way, the function of the auxiliary verb is providing help to the full verb by adding functional or grammatical meaning to a sentence. The most common auxiliary verbs are "be", "do" and "have"; however, in the sentence provided, the auxiliary verb that has been included is "may", which is also known as a modal verb. In this case, "may" is helping the main verb "go" and it has been used to express permission.

the excerpt from chapter 2 of "animal farm", by george orwell that is an example of foreshadowing is "these three (snowball, napoleon, and squealer) had elaborated old major's teachings into a complete system of thought to which they gave the name of animalism." animal farm is an allegory of how czarist russia developed into communist russia with all its corruption. old major's teachings represent marx's theories turned into communism, animalism, by the three pigs. this foreshadows the oppression and corruption that will follow this revolt.

research question: do the predicted benefits of genetic enhancements outweigh the possible negative consequences of this technology?  

what information do i need to research in order to answer this question?  

-predicted benefits of genetic enhancements

-negative consequences of genetic enhancements

-existing, if any, consequences of the new technology

-possible consequences if the technology is perfected

what sources will have the information?

-scientific research documents or news articles summarizing research

-articles in science and medical journals, magazines, and electronic databases

-books

-experts at genetics: geneticists, scientists, professors

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