What author's purpose do the following lines from "Only Daughter" suggest? "...my father looked up and asked: 'Where can we get more copies of this for the
relatives?' Of all the wonderful things that happened to me last year, that was the most
wonderful."
A. to inform people about the literary achievements of Cisneros's life
B. to entertain people with Cisneros's ability to capture herself in writing
C. to persuade people to think that writing is an important profession
D. to express Cisneros's feelings about the importance of her father's approval

there purpose is to entertain

i will have to go with 1.

hope this !

pre-writing

why we feel good, or better, when we laugh?

is there a scientific explanation for this to happen?

which are the sources?

rough draft

laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings.

newport academy: endorphins reduce stress and strength social connections.

they combat anxiety and depression.

final draft

we know that when we laugh we feel better; when something is making us laugh it means we thought it was funny at some point, even if it was not meant that way. what we know is that it made us feel good. that is something we all can realize easily, but is it a chemical explanation for it to happen? of course there

according to joe bluett, laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings. also, he says that laughter can increase confidence, self-esteem, creativity, positivity and resilience, bringing positive changes to all aspects of our lives.

the newport academy says that, when we laugh, we release endorphins and that makes our body feel instantly relieved from tension and worry. endorphins also reduce stress and strength social connections.

therefor, laughter is the best to combat anxiety and depression.