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 teeth are deached and our hands are closed tight. Our breathing becomes heavy and this makes our heart beat faster. Our shoulder and neck muscles 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. 6. 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. 7. In the sentence "Changes occur in our body," which of the following words is a synonym for the word occur? a, stays b. form c. happen d. transform 8. 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 9. Which of these actions is based on anger as a positive form of expression? a. focusing on what is wrong b. saying hurtful words
