9.2.3
Read:
"A Defense of Veganism"
Reading Guide

After you've finished reading, write short answers to the following questions.
1. The author concludes by stating, "That said, the common claims made against veganism are false." Which of the author's arguments do you think support this conclusion best and would be most convincing to someone who is opposed to veganism?

2. At what point in the essay does the author begin to look at counterarguments to veganism? Why do you think she chooses to do so at this point?

June and sylvio speak to mr. teller in the driveway of their farmhouse. it is raining hard, and they all carry umbrellas. a dog sits on the steps of the house. june: we didn’t think you’d be coming back for the puppy. mr. teller: i said i would when i dropped the puppy off. sylvio: yes, but that was months ago. we thought you’d be back for the puppy in a couple days. now she’s a full-grown dog. we have raised her ourselves, we built her her own doghouse, and we love her. mr. teller: but she’s my dog. i only dropped her off at your house for safekeeping since i had to go out of town on business. now i’m back and i want my dog back. what is the setting of this play? a basket a farm a doghouse a trip

Who is generally considered a postmodern author

Read the passage. which statement would be the best summary to give the argument meaningful context? a. the passage is fine the way it is. b. th word "debate" should be removed, because it indicates disagreement. c. the word "claim" should be removed because this is not the claim. d. the sentence that begins " i personally believe" should be removed because it shows bias.