Year 6, Term 1, Module 8 - Persuasive

Answers - Keeping Our Animals Safe

1 What does the writer think of catching wild animals for entertainment?

The writer thinks that catching wild animals for entertainment purposes is cruel and unkind.

2 ‘Isn't that obvious to everyone?’ (line 10)

Why is a rhetorical question asked in the text?

It is used to speak directly to the reader. It allows the reader a moment to pause and think

about the question.

3 ‘I also think the animals look frightened and stressed.’ (lines 11-12)

How can animals in circuses experience stress and fear?

Animals in circuses can experience stress and fear due to factors such as confinement in small
enclosures, unfamiliar environments, loud noises, exposure to crowds, and the pressure to
perform unnatural behaviours.

4 What does the writer think should happen to the animals used in circuses?

The writer thinks that the animals used in circuses should be returned to their natural habitat.

5 Give two phrases from the second paragraph that shows the writer’s personal strong

opinions about the issue.

It is an absolute outrage / I firmly believe / I personally don’t find it

 Year 6, Term 1, Module 8 - Persuasive

6 ‘I personally don’t find it enjoyable…’ (line 10)

What does the pronoun ‘it’ refer to?

The pronoun ‘it’ refers to the situation or practice of using animals for entertainment

purposes.

7 Find two adjectives that convey the idea of animals being kept in a restricted

environment in the second paragraph.

cramped / confined

9 Who is the intended audience of this letter? Tick () one box.

students

animal lovers

vets

anyone 

10 What emotions does the letter evoke in the reader? Tick () two boxes.

happiness

anger 

empathy 

satisfaction

11 How do the animals respond to the noise and music played at the circuses?

Get upset, feel uneasy and get agitated

 Year 6, Term 1, Module 8 - Persuasive

12 What is the possible consequence of animals losing their appetite at circuses?

They may become malnourished due to a decreased interest in food.

13 Give two examples of the passive verb form in the first paragraph.

are made / are exposed

14 Give one relative pronoun in the first paragraph.

which / that

15 Circle all the adverbs.

‘It is totally unacceptable to treat animals so badly, their wellbeing and health are
definitely affected.’

16 Find the ‘rule of three’ in the second paragraph.

sad, cramped, and aggressive animals