17) which sentence makes a claim for an argument about why cats make good pets for elderly people? a) cats can stay indoors all the time and can be left alone overnight. b) cats sleep the majority of the day and enjoy cuddling with their owners. c) cats would be a wonderful pet for elderly people because they require minimal care. d) cats do not have to be taken for walks and do not have to be played with all the time.

Constructed response paragraph: in the short story, the author describes her life during her “day away” but provides few details about her “normal” life. using information from the text, write a short story that describes events that precede the story above. as you detail the author’s daily routine before her “day away,” be sure your narrative establishes the story’s setting, first-person point of view, and primary conflict.