A text may have several types of content. Which type of content is evident in the following passage? Owning a pet has many posit
ive effects on a person’s emotional well-being. Pets can be there for you in ways that people can’t. They can offer unconditional love and companionship. They are excellent snugglers and secret keepers. They might also be the best antidote to loneliness. In fact, research shows that nursing home residents reported less loneliness when visited by dogs than when they spent time with other people! All these benefits can reduce the amount of stress people experience in response to feelings of social isolation and lack of social support from people. a. problem and solution b. narrative c. comparison and contrast d. sequence
In composition, a problem and solution format is a type of text where you can identify a problem and proposing one or more solutions. A problem-solution essay is a type of argument. "This kind of texts involve argumentation in that the writer seeks to convince the reader to take a particular course of action. In this case the writer is trying to convince you to own a pet.
