Read the following excerpt from Because of Winn Dixie and answer the question that follow. “Mostly, he looked like a wet piece of old brown carpet that had been left out in the rain.”

Which of the following best explains what the author wants us to know about the dog?

A. The dog is brown and shaggy.
B. The dog is wet and dirty.
C. The dog is dirty and neglected.
D. The dog is loved and has a happy home.