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 reader’s emotions?

what is a theme?

ans: the implicit idea of a written work of literature is called a theme.

so, the only theme of "birdfoot's grampa" by joseph bruchuc is that as a human being one should always remember the value of every life on earth.

the grampa is stopping the car again and again to save those little toads from washing away in the heavy rain is an act of kindness and humanity.

being untruthful

eating too much

overstaying one's welcom

this is that correct answer.

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others. (so basically being heartless)

hope this : )

i have never seen this question what kind of test are you doing like for real wow