Which best compares the authors’ purposes in silent spring and “save the redwoods”?

both authors want readers to protect human rights.

both authors want readers to focus on saving trees.

both authors intend to entertain readers with their essays.

both authors intend to convince readers of their viewpoint.

Which words in this excerpt from the count of monte cristo can be used as synonyms to determine the meaning of the word grotto? dant? s entered the second grotto. the second grotto was lower and more gloomy than the first; the air that could only enter by the newly formed opening had the mephitic smell dant? s was surprised not to find in the outer cavern. he waited in order to allow pure air to displace the foul atmosphere, and then went on. 1. air 2. opening 3. mephitic 4. cavern 5. pure 6. atmosphere