Question

analyzing appeals 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 readers emotions? by describing birds near death and a spring without chirping by highlighting peoples confusion about what is happening to the birds by contrasting the way people feel with what is happening to the birds

Explanation:

The passage emphasizes people's puzzlement as they notice the disappearance and poor - state of birds. This highlights their confusion about the situation with the birds, which is an emotional appeal. It doesn't focus on birds near death or contrast people's feelings with bird events as strongly as it highlights the confusion.

Answer:

by highlighting people's confusion about what is happening to the birds