Reread the fi rst paragraph of Part 1.
What words does Bilger use to compare Lady to a movie star? Why does he make this comparison?
Bilger uses the words "queen of silent film with one last swoon left in her".
• Now read the second paragraph.
What words does Bilger use to describe Shawn Levering? What point is Bilger making about Shawn?
Bilger uses "scuffed blue jeans, freckled and ruddy his forearms thickly cabled", as some words to describe Shawn. He is making a point that Shawn is a well put together man, and knows what he is doing.
• Now read the third paragraph.
Identify the medical terminology in this paragraph. Why does Bilger use it?
He uses words like toxin, dialysis, blood pressure and clotting and uses these words to show the real world aspects of life.
• What do Lady, Shawn Levering, and Cathy Langston represent?
What problem or issue do the fi rst three paragraphs suggest that
“The Last Meow” is going to explore?
Look at the fi rst paragraph of Part 2.
Each sentence is quite long except the last. What is the effect of ending the paragraph with,
“The ferrets are called Larry, Mo, and Curly”?
The effect was that the info wasn't very important.
• What is the purpose of the parentheses in the third sentence?
It's purpose of the parentheses are for extra information
• Why does Bilger give us a long list of examples of animals treated
in the exotics unit?
To show that the treatment has been experienced with different animals.
How are the paragraphs in this article different from paragraphs
in a newspaper article?
Why has Bilger divided the article into sections?
The article was too long, so it needed to be divided.
• What is the tone of “The Last Meow”?
The tone of "The Last Meow" is normal, with no up or downs.
• How would the article be different if it were a newspaper article?
What if it were in a textbook for students of veterinary medicine?
I don't believe the article would change either way.
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