Use specific examples from Tan's "Mother longue" and respond to the following questions.
1. Find the author's thesis statement (the essay's
main idea in his or her own words). Make sure the
thesis statement covers the entire essay. Explain
how the thesis statement is supported and
developed throughout the entire essay.
2. Identify the different types of organizational
methods (description, narration, etc.-often called
rhetorical strategies) the author uses to
help develop her essay. (Refer to pages 40-48 in
your RW text.)
3. Looking at the rhetorical strategies the author
uses, which strategy do you think is the most
effective? Make sure to explain your reason as to
why you think that one strategy is superior to the
others when used in the text.

laughter and happiness are an essential part of life. laughing releases the body's "feel good" chemicals. thus, it provides long or short term relief from stress and or anxiety. more or less, laughing strengthens social connections and provides an easy approach in social related situations.

moreover, there are many benefits of laughter and humor. it's as if they play the role of superhero to combat anxiety and depression, according to researchers. happiness and laughter is the best medicine for teen mental health.

what happens in the body also affects the mind. the positive changes in physical health also have profound an impact on mental health. we have a lot to gain from laughing! medical effects of laughter have continued to validate the pain-relieving effect and benefits of laughter.

scientists tell us that laughter and humor actually, believe it or not, lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormones and increase muscle flexion. there are many benefits to happiness and laughter, and they so happen to increase the circulation of antibodies in the blood stream and make us resistant to infections.

as stated before, laughing releases your body's "feel good" chemicals, and on a related note, negative stress can cause your body to release chemicals that weaken your immune system which makes you more likely to contract a disease. luckily, laughter reduces negative stress and prevents those chemicals from being released.

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