Read the excerpt from "the catch.”
as rohan, the youngest of the elf competitors arrived at the eastern foothills where the fell race would begin, he marveled at the majestic peaks that towered above him. i’ve never seen these mountains so close, he thought.
"it’s quite a sight for us elves, who live our lives in the flatlands,” answered lewess, his muscular friend. using their gift to read each other’s thoughts, lewess gave his partner a hearty reminder, but don’t let yourself be so impressed by the beauty of the mountains that you forget our purpose for being here.
which statement best describes lewess’s viewpoint in this excerpt?
he is amazed by the stunning scenery.
he is irritated by rohan’s inexperience.
he wants rohan to concentrate on the race.
he wishes they did not have to leave the flatlands.

c

explanation:

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.