Answer the following question based on the Compton's Encyclopedia reading: Which choice best describes the reasons behind Jonas Salk's decision to search for a cure for poliomyelitis? (10 points)

a
The disease affected children in the United States all of Salk's life.
b
The disease became an epidemic shortly after Salk became a doctor.
c
Jonas Salk's own child contracted poliomyelitis as an infant.
d
Jonas Salk suffered from poliomyelitis as a young child.

its A The disease affected children in the United States all of Salk's life.

Explanation:

the answer is counterpoint.

counterpoint definition: "the art or technique of playing a melody or melodies in conjunction with another, according to fixed rules."

counterpoint is present in a lot of baroque music- such as bach (notably his wtc prelude and fugues) and scarlatti, but can also be found in music by mozart, beethoven. it can even be found in music as modern as john williams!