1. choose the answer that best matches the word in italics. samantha tried to look impassive when they announced her essay as a finalist in the competition. (1 point) surprised*** unemotional unsure vibrant 2. choose the answer that best matches the word in italics. as a species, we were an abomination. all of us. (from i know why the caged bird sings) something worthy of fear something worthy of anxiety something worthy of shock something worthy of disgust*** 3. choose the answer that best matches the word in italics. mrs. gonzales reiterated the directions to the class. (1 point) stated repeated*** retracted yelled 4. choose the answer that best matches the word in italics. the ugliness they left was palpable. (1 point) able to be felt*** strange hurtful imagined match the definitions to the words by filling in the correct letter. a. hopeless; depressing bleak b. threatening menacing c. not giving up insistent d. highly respected prestigious e. graceful; agile lithe

The following are the correct answers to each question:

Q1: Option b. The best match for the word impassive is unemotional.

Q2: Option d. The best match the word abomination is something worthy of disgust.

Q3: Option b. The best match for the word reiterated is repeated.

Q4: Option a. The best match for the word palpable is able to be felt.

Q5: A: The best match for the word hopeless is depressing                                        

      B: The best match for the word threatening is menacing

      C: The best match for the concept of not giving up is insistent

      D: The best match for the concept of highly respected is prestigious

      E:  The best match for the word graceful is lithe

Explanation:

Q1: When Samantha tried to look impassive when they announced her essay as a finalist in the competition, she was trying not to show any emotion.

Q2: The word abomination can be defined as something that causes disgust or hatred

Q3: When Mrs. Gonzales reiterated the directions to the class, he repeated or said again the directions he previously had given.

Q4:  The ugliness they left was palpable, meaning that is was able to be felt.

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.