What is the author's purpose for her extensive discussion of beetles in "The Thirsty Tree" She is showcasing a particularly good example of how ecological balance can be restored and maintained in the Amencan
Southwest
She is showcasing a particularly interesting example of poor planning of ecological maintenance in the American
Southwest
She wants to provide an example of how one form of wildlife can be used with another to extensively restore an
ecosystem
She wants to give a specific example of how interconnected the vanous tree, bird, and beetle species are, and show how
complicated their interactions become

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dioneo just might be like one of your friends. he is a good looking guy that can say whatever he want and get away with it. he's brings life because he can sing and play the lute. he is also dangerous because he can convince you to do anything for him because his wit is so sharp, you can not resist. dioneo is determined to take the next logical step and initiate a small campaign for freedom of speech. he does this by begging to be released from telling stories that conform to the daily theme. then, during his own time, he chooses a themes that are scandalous and he gets the response he expects.

the participle phrase is decided. it is past tense.

i don't know the participle though, sorry.