1. why was literacy a prime concern in the massachusetts bay colony? (1 point)
so people could read the bible and protect themselves from sin
so people could write to relatives still living in england
so people did not miss the colony’s monthly news reports
so people would not be cheated at the market
2. how does early american english differ from contemporary english? (1 point)
early american english cannot be understood by contemporary readers.
early american english is generally less formal.
early american english is generally more formal.
early american english was heavily influenced by non-english-speaking cultures.
3. which of the following statements gives the best summation of life in plymouth plantation? (1 point)
the settlers lived in total harmony upon founding their community.
the native americans immediately recognized the threat that the settlers posed to their way
of life.
there was discord and tension among the settlers, but they resolved their differences.
plymouth plantation was a successful settlement from its inception.
4. puritan writers did all of the following in their writing except: (1 point)
use plain, direct language.
make god's intentions clear.
jolt readers out of spiritual laziness.
use sensory descriptions to have readers experience what they wrote.

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.