Sonia sat down in the guidance counselor's office, ready to explain her future. She was going to be a writer, she announced. All she had to do
was finish high school, go to college, and then get a job of some kind
- something that would give her a source of income. Then, she
continued, on the weekends, except for those weekends when she had
soccer practice (because there was no chance she was giving that up),
and as long as her friends didn't invite her to go out partying, she
would write the great American novel. As Sonia finished triumphantly
and looked up for approval, the guidance counselor frowned,
Which statement best explains how the plot of the story helps develop the
main character?
O A. Sono's description of her impractical plans shows that she is
more of a dreamer than a doer.
OB. The guidance counselor's choice to meet with Sonia shows that
Sonia is both artistic and practical
O C. Sonia's announcement of her impressive future shown that the
has a lot of untapped talent
O D. The guidance counselor's frown shows that Sonia struggles with
school and work
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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.

no, i never do because that’s not the reason for what i speak to or of.