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 reader’s emotions?
○ by describing birds near death and a spring without chirping
○ by highlighting people’s 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 near death (trembling, can't fly) and a spring without their chirping (silent). This imagery of a lifeless, silent spring evokes emotion. The other options: highlighting people’s confusion is secondary, and contrasting people’s feelings with birds’ situation isn’t the main emotional appeal here.

Answer:

A. by describing birds near death and a spring without chirping