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Effectus [21]
2 years ago
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Read this passage from "The City Without Us" by Alan Weisman:

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2 answers:
Katen [24]2 years ago
4 0
<span>D.He uses the words "pest" and "everything short of" to ridicule the introduction of the new species.

Weisman clearly shows in this passage that he does not believe these species and plants should have been introduced into Central Park. He shows that one of the types of birds has become a pest, and was only put there because "someone thought the city would be more cultured". His tone is condescending throughout.</span>
viva [34]2 years ago
4 0

Answer:

D.He uses the words "pest" and "everything short of" to ridicule the introduction of the new species.

Explanation:

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