The cochlea is a snail-shaped structure in the inner ear. it is sensitive to vibrations and converts them into signals that the brain recognizes as sound.

Read the passage. when mother’s fever persisted for a week, father summoned our family doctor. dr. blakemore applied leeches to mother’s skin in hopes of reducing the amount of blood in her body. despite the doctor’s efforts, she languished in bed for three more days before her appetite returned and she requested a thin broth. our dear cook, mrs. davis, prepared the broth and delivered it to my mother directly, eager to ease her discomfort. what can readers infer about the time period of the passage?

Which description provides the best objective summary of the article in the passage?

Which of the following best describes a writing style authors use to convey a satirical tone?