Question

the birds, for example - where had they gone? many people spoke of them, puzzled and disturbed. the feeding stations in the backyards were deserted. the few birds seen anywhere were moribund; they trembled violently and could not fly. it was a spring without voices. - silent spring, rachel carson which best describes how this passage appeals to the readers emotions? by describing birds near death and a spring without chirping by highlighting peoples confusion about what is happening to the birds by contrasting the way people feel with what is happening to the birds

Explanation:

The passage describes birds as "moribund" (near - death) with "a spring without voices" (no chirping). This vivid description of the birds' state and the silent spring directly appeals to the reader's emotions. Highlighting people's confusion only partially addresses the emotional appeal. Contrasting people's feelings with the birds' situation is not the main focus. The most impactful emotional appeal comes from the description of the birds' near - death state and the silent spring.

Answer:

by describing birds near death and a spring without chirping