The author focuses on a unique feature of the Namib beetle in order to highlight how the beetle — a
could serve as a source of water for desert travelers
b
struggles to survive in a dry part of the world
c
uses its wings to stay cool in an arid environment
d
is able to provide itself with water in the absence of rain

2read this passage from "the raven." what is puzzling the speaker in this stanza? 60% but the raven still beguiling my sad fancy into smiling, straight i wheeled a cushioned seat in front of bird, and bust and door then, upon the velvet sinking, i betook myself to linking fancy unto fancy, thinking what this ominous bird of yore- what this grim, ungainly, ghastly, gaunt and ominous bird of yore meant in croaking "nevermore." s and what the raven's message is why the raven came to visit where the raven came from how the raven got into his room

Are people more motivated to change from positive or negative experiences, like slavery, womens rights, and any other historical movements/moments? i need more factual information than opinions.

Read the excerpt from "lessons of dr. martin luther king, jr." the simple act of refusing to buy table grapes laced with pesticides is a powerful statement that the growers understand. economic pressure is the only language the growers speak, and they are beginning to listen. , boycott table grapes. for your safety, for the workers, and for the children, we must act together. this passage shows that one purpose of chavez’s speech is to persuade people to stop buying grapes treated with pesticides. to tell people about the financial troubles of grape growers. to urge people to learn more about ways to protect children. to show people how growers and consumers can work together.