Read the excerpt from the supporting text "disease central" in when birds get flu by john diconsiglio. in 1958, scientists at the cdc made their first trip overseas. a team went to southeast asia to respond to an epidemic of smallpox and cholera. the author uses this passage to the reader focus on why dr. dowell is in thailand. why epidemics are dangerous. why scientists work for the cdc. why the cdc was formed.

Describe a theme that the author develops through these two excerpts. then analyze how the two excerpts interact and build on one another to develop this theme. be sure to use specific details from the text to support your ideas.

If a poet wants to tell an exciting story using a quick rhythmic pattern,what poetic form would best fit this function

Which statement best describes the effect of the metaphor on the excerpt's meaning? o a. it compares the sloshing liquid to a river of water able to push apart the sidewalk o b. it makes the frozen crystals seem like friends to the city to contrast with what a deceitful foe they are. o c. it compares the frozen crystals to delicately lacy snowflakes having arn unexpected strength o d. it likens h20 molecules to hexagonal crystals, which are actually larger than people imagine.