The difference between the split ring commutator in a DC motor and the slips rings in an AC generator can be tricky. The split ring makes changes in the rotation every so often. A slip ring just stays in place and is only used as a connector. So a slip ring is for DC, whereas the split ring is used for AC.
To show how he would affect the theme and the story
Knowing the right rythm to rap to and knowing the lyrics and how they will flow along with not mumbling
1. Withered
2. Detachedness
3. Resgination
4. Fencing
This is late but someone else might need this answer :)
The adult is referring to nature while the child is referring to technology