The author discusses similarities and differences between people, things,concepts, or ideas

the author provides readers with chronological events or a list of steps in a procedure

the author gives information about a problem and explains one or more solutions

the author describes an event or several events and the events that follow

Labrador Retrievers are a popular breed of dogs because of their even temperament and desire to please their human owners.Labrador retrievers can be yellow, brown, or black. They are medium-large dogs with an average weight of 65 pounds. Labrador Retrievers are often trained to be aids for people with disabilities. According to the American Kennel Club, Labrador Retrievers are the most popular dog breed in the United States!

Chihuahuas and Collies are both popular dog breeds in the United States. Both breeds are great with children and protective of their homes. Chihuahuas are very small dogs and can be quite difficult to train since they are usually not very intelligent. By contrast,Collies are medium to large dogs and are known for their great intelligence and train-ability. Both dogs come in short and long haired varieties.

After begging my parents to get a dog for weeks, my dad woke me up early one Saturday morning. He wouldn’t tell me where we were going as he drove over 30 minutes into the country. Finally, he asked, “What color lab puppy did you say you wanted?”Shocked and thrilled, I chose a black lab puppy and named him Buck. Then, we went to the pet store and I picked out a collar, leash,and some puppy food. When we got home, I played with Buck for hours!

Do you take your dog for a walk, or does your dog take YOU for a walk? Leash pulling is a common problem with puppies, especially large breeds. Leash pulling can easily lead to your dog getting free of his leash or into trouble. To leash-train your dog, you must stop and stand still every time he pulls on the leash.When the dog calms down, praise him, wait a minute, and then begin to walk slowly. The minute he starts pulling again, stop, wait,praise, and then move on. With your patience,your dog will soon learn not to pull on his leash.

Every year in the United States, up to 8 million unwanted dogs and cats enter animal shelters.Why are there so many unwanted pets? First,many people do not spay or neuter their pets.Also, people still buy their animals from breeders instead of adopting homeless animals.Sadly, some people give up on their pets and decide they are too much trouble to take care of. As a result, shelters are overcrowded, leaving young energetic pets trapped in cages and lonely. Sadly, more unwanted pets are simply abandoned to suffer and die on the streets.

Logical Reasoning - the writer persuades through reasoning, providing factual evidence to support his claim

The Writer's Credibility - the writer provides evidence to the audience that he is credible (believable/trustworthy) and knowledgeable about the subject matter

The Audience's Emotions - the writer appeals to the reader’s emotions, such as anger, fear, love, pity, and even social acceptance

Research compiled by analysts from NASA suggests that a moon colony is viable.

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