A zebra has a very fine sense of smell and a keen sense of hearing, so it can usually sense danger or
hear trouble coming more quickly than an ostrich,
which lacks these abilities. The ostrich, on the other
hand, is blessed with usually fine eyesight. It can see
danger approaching when a zebra cannot. By staying
together, these two pool their defenses. In this way,
they have triple protection against common enemies.
6. An Ostrich is known for its good
A eyesight
Csense of smell
B intelligence
D hearing

Describe a theme that the author develops through these two excerpts. then analyze how the two excerpts interact and build on one another to develop this theme. be sure to use specific details from the text to support your ideas.

Is conciseness and formality more of a courtesy than a requirement in an adjustment letter

Article 1: article 2: valido accused of accepting bribes unpopular conservative senator raymond valido (r-louisiana) stands accused of accepting more than $1 million in campaign donations from the nosco oil company in exchange for his efforts to pass a bill. the bill would allow the company to build a massive oil pipeline that will span the entire east coast of the us. senate colleagues on both sides of the aisle are demanding valido release his campaign finance reports. “if valido did accept these contributions from nosco, he essentially accepted a bribe and is now fulfilling his part of the bargain,” said senator michelle saud (d-new hampshire). the federal election commission saw no evidence of unlawful conduct in valido’s fundraising. however, if the senator did accept contributions in return for legislative favors, he may be censured by the senate. what is the reporter’s motive in article 1? what is the reporter’s motive in article 2? which term from senator nelson’s quote in article 2 is an example of bias?