Look at the graph and read the passage from When Birds Get Flu and Cows Go Mad! by John DiConsiglio. HIV/AIDS IN AFRICA, 1958–2003

AIDS is growing fastest in the poorest countries of Africa. These nations don’t have enough doctors, medical labs, or money for medicine. A recent study showed that only a small percentage of HIV-infected children in Africa are getting any medical treatment at all.

What central idea is emphasized in both sources?

The HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa is serious.
The HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa is serious.
The HIV/AIDS epidemic among African children is serious.
The HIV/AIDS epidemic among South African children is serious.

which statement best expresses the theme of this short story the value of being confused

answer: metaphor: because there is a comparison between the treasures spread on the ground and the evil seed of adam drifting from the shoreline  

explanation:

the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.

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