Option 1: In full and grammatical sentences, answer the questions below about the text,"The Ratmagnet Effect: What We Learned and What Was Left Unsaid" by Kerri Brown (2021).

Q2: What is the author's main point or thesis?

Q3: As you read Brown's article, what can you infer is the author's motivationbehind the text? Why do you think the author wrote the text and who do you think is their intended audience?

Q4: What is at least one word or phrase that the author uses to connote (imply or suggest) a deeper meaning, such as their attitude towards a topic, their point of view/ perspective, or their bias? Explain the connotation of the word or phrase you have identified and explain how it deepened your understanding of the topic, issue, or message.

Q6: As you were reading the text, what was one question that came to you? Why did you wonder about this question? Did you find the answer to your question in the text?

7b. How does Brown's article connect with or relate to something in your life? How does this connection or relationship help deepen your understanding of the topic or issue?

Q8: Create an APA 7 Reference citation for the sources you used (at least two):