What is most likely the author's purpose in the following statement? as abigail stepped off the plane, she immediately felt the desert sun's oppressive heat. she thought, "well, it's a bit warm today." a. to poke fun at a situation by comparing it to something else b. to illustrate a contradiction in a humorous way c. to exaggerate an idea to make a point d. to express a strong feeling by making it seem insignificant

D. To express a strong feeling by making it seem insignificant.

Explanation:

The author's most likely purpose is to express a strong feeling by making it seem insignificant. This rhetorical device is called "understatement." An understatement happens when an author describes something in a way that is less strong than what would normally be expected. In this case, although the sun is extremely strong, the speaker describes the day as "a bit warm." This device tries to draw attention to a strong feeling by making it seem insignificant.

b

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.