Letter to the Editor Quiz

What is the author's position in this letter?

• We are against the clock when it comes to saving the tiger.

• We should turn a blind eye to the tiger situation.

• Saving the tigers will be a piece of cake.

Why did the author include an anecdote in paragraph 1?

• To tell the reader that he watches Animal Planet

• To help the reader understand his personal connection and experience with the topic.

• To give facts about tigers.

• To inform the reader that he is in sixth grade.

Which of the following strategies does the author mainly use to support his position about saving the tiger?

• He compares the situation of the tiger to other great losses.

• He explains the opposing viewpoints of others.

• He provides facts and information about the tiger's situation.

• He uses a real story about tigers to make a personal connection.

Which of the following words from paragraph 4 help the reader understand the meaning of poaching?

• highly valued

• illegal hunters

• ancient medicine

• big money

What is the author's main goal in writing this letter to the editor?

• To describe what tigers look like

• to explain how tigers live in the wild

• to convince people to help the tiger

• to tell when he became interested in tigers