At the Dog Park

How does the author try to convince people that the entire community will benefit from a dog park? 

• He includes the advantages of a dog park for people who do not have pets.
• He restates the fact that the town has a law requiring dogs to be leashed.
• He mentions that dog owners should have a fence around their yard for their dog
• He proves that most dog owners feel that their dog is safer on a leash. 

Which sentence from the letter contains an example of exaggeration? 

• I really enjoy going to the local library and playing at the local baseball field
• However, there is one thing our town cannot go on without. 
• Few things make dogs happier than running. 
• I walk my beagle daily, and I often see other people out walking their dogs

The author argues that a dog park would be good for dog owners because it would —

• provide them with assistance for dog training
• prevent them from walking their dogs on the street
• provide them with a place to talk with one another
• offer them an outdoor area to sit and relax

Why is paragraph 6 important to the author’s argument?

• It explains that the author has a plan for creating the park.
• It proves that the author has found willing volunteers.
• It shows that the author has experience caring for dog parks.
• It suggests that the author’s dog is familiar with the meadow in the park.

The cartoon is included with the selection to –

• emphasize the importance of the social aspects of dog parks
• entertain the reader with a humorous illustration
• highlight the fact that dog parks do not require dogs to be on leashes
• show what the dog park within Skeltie Park might look like