Effects of Anger

Anger is often viewed as harmful. It does not only affect the person feeling this
anger but those around him or her. As these feelings get stronger, changes occur in our
body. Our faces turn red and carry a frown. Our breathing becomes heavy and this makes
our heart beat faster. Our shoulder become stiff and our blood pressure begins to rise. All
these things happen because our body is preparing for something. It is preparing for
action. However, this action does not have to be harmful.
People are often guilty about feeling angry. But, anger can be viewed positively.
Feelings of anger tell you that something is not right and that something needs to change.
The challenge lies in making sure that actions resulting from anger will help rather than
harm. Expressing our feelings can help others understand the source of our anger rather
than fear its consequences.

_______1. Which is NOT an observed change in our body when we get angry?
a. Our face turns red. b. Our heart beats faster. c. Our shoulders become stiff.
d. Our breathing becomes slow.

2. Why do people sometimes feel guilty for being angry?

a. Anger may hurt others.
b. Anger is not a feeling you should show to other people.
c. Anger may cause us to create positive change in the world.
d. Anger may cause us to be motivated to act on something.

3. What is one benefit of feeling angry?

a. It provides a form of exercise for our heart and blood vessels.
b. It prepares us for future occasions that we might feel angry.
c. It serves as a signal that something is not right.
d. It changes how our mind works.

4. In the selection, what is the meaning of the word "challenge?"

a. It refers to a task that is new.
b. It refers to a task that is different
c. It refers to a task that is assigned to us.
d. It refers to a task that is difficult to do.

5. In the selection, which trait would be most helpful when trying to use our anger in a positive
way?
a. being obedient
b. being honest
c. being thoughtful
d. being hardworking