Description. A description gives a picture in words of a character, object, or scene. Descriptions make use of sensory details—words and phrases that describe how things look, sound, smell, taste, or feel. As you read “Shelter Shock,” pay attention to the many sensory details that contribute to the descriptions of animals, workers, pet owners, rooms, and procedures. Notice which descriptions give you the most lifelike, complete picture.
Tone. Tone is a writer’s or speaker’s emotional attitude toward the subject or the reader. Examples of the different tones that a writer might create include angry, playful, sarcastic, serious, and sincere. As you read this selection, think about the emotional attitudes the author has about the animals and the shelter.
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• The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) was founded in 1954 to promote the humane treatment of animals and to foster respect, under-standing, and compassion for all creatures. With nine regional offices and more than five million members, the HSUS is the nation’s largest animal-protection organization.
• Besides the Humane Society, many other organizations and shelters exist around the country. Some organizations focus on caring for a specific breed of dog. Shelters range from pounds in large cities to small “no-kill” establishments that pledge not to put to sleep any animal they take in.
What tone does she create by expressing her thoughts and feelings about what she is learning in the animal shelter? Fill out a graphic organizer like the one below to help you identify the tone of this selection.
What do you think a person must be willing to do to be a good owner of a pet?
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