In judith ortiz cofer's "gravity," how does elenita conflict with her mother? a. her mother forbids her from dating gerald, a boy from school. b. her mother takes her out of catholic school so that she can attend public school. c. elenita dresses in a way that her mother disapproves of. d. elenita criticizes her mother for being old-fashioned.

The correct answer is C. Elenita dresses in a way that her mother disapproves of. Elena's mother is unsympathetic when she discovers Elena is interested in the boy next door. There is no much positive interaction between the mother and daughter. Elena has to face her mother's incessant warnings about the need to protect her "virtue" and "morality".

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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.