Friday, November 18, 2011

Source2, Veterinarians team up with Plastic Surgeons for "Dog Bite Prevention Week"

http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/may03/030515n.asp

 Briefly (2-3 sentences) summarize the article.= This article is mainly talking about ways to protect both dogs and owners. The author states that "dogs make great pets and enrich our lives", but they can be dangerous and owners need to realize remember that fact. The author goes on to list safety tips and cautionary rules that dog owners and the general public should consider.

Explain the passage's CENTRAL ARGUMENT. What claims does the author make?
= The article's central argument is that "while dogs make great pets, owners should be careful because they can be dangerous". The author claims that "dogs make great pets and enrich people's lives" & that "pet owners need to be more responsible when raising their pets".

Find TWO ASSERTIONS that support the central argument. Explain how each assertion contributes to the author's main argument.= No assertions are evident or Clearly stated...

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