Summary Of Oh Rats

Based on the excerpt from the article Oh, Rats! by Albert Marrin, it is quite clear that the author is interested in and amazed by the survival advantages and characteristics of rats. For example, Marrin states, “Everything about the rat makes it a champion at survival.” He continues to list more examples, “It can squeeze through a pipe the width of a quarter, scale a brick wall, straight up, and fall off a five-story building and land safely on its feet.” These statements clarify ways that rats have better chances at survival than other species. In addition, Marrin uses phrases such as “excellent hearing,” “a great survival advantage,” “a marvelous sense of balance,” “keen senses,” “sharp claws,” “large muscles,” and “champion.” These phrases