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read the excerpt from silent spring.

on the farms the hens brooded, but no chicks hatched. the farmers complained that they were unable to raise any pigs—the litters were small and the young survived only a few days. the apple trees were coming into bloom but no bees droned among the blossoms, so there was no pollination and there would be no fruit.

what kind of tone do the underlined words create?

bewildered
threatening
courageous
insignificant

2. which of the following topics would be too broad for a speech lasting 5 to 10 minutes?

In twelve years a slave, solomon northup infers that which of the following characters ends up as a criminal? clemens ray burch john williams robert

Read the excerpt from the common sense of bicycling: bicycling for ladies. the bicycle is capable of such high speed that there is a strong temptation to ride so fast as to cause over exertion or excessive perspiration. on the other hand some people ride too slow, causing a zigzag and uncertain movement. while exercising reasonable caution, be a fearless rider. when you come to a steep hill, if the road is clear, let it go as fast as it will. if you rid yourself of that ghost of fear, coasting is one of the greatest delights of cycling. which is the best paraphrase of the text?