Question

3 "Have you a dog for us?"

Use “Rescue an Animal and You May Save a Life” to answer the following question.

The author uses graphic descriptions of the mistreatment of animals in paragraph 3 to —

A
illustrate that shelters can become mismanaged
B
emphasize that all shelters are harmful
C
explain the effects that adoption can have on animals’ well being
D
convince readers to support animal rights

Answer 1

C

The vivid descriptions show how badly animals suffer when neglected or abandoned, which highlights how rescuing or adopting them can dramatically improve their health and well‑being.