Read the excerpt below from the speech “i am prepared to die” by nelson mandela and answer the question that follows. i hold a bachelor’s degree in arts and practised as an attorney in johannesburg for a number of years in partnership with oliver tambo. i am a convicted prisoner serving five years for leaving the country without a permit and for inciting people to go on strike at the end of may 1961. at the outset, i want to say that the suggestion made by the state in its opening that the struggle in south africa is under the influence of foreigners or communists is wholly incorrect. i have done whatever i did, both as an individual and as a leader of my people, because of my experience in south africa and my own proudly felt african background, and not because of what any outsider might have said. which statement is an opinion found in the excerpt? a. “[t]he suggestion made by the state in its opening . . is wholly incorrect.” b. “i hold a bachelor’s degree in arts and practised as an attorney . . with oliver tambo.” c. “i am a convicted prisoner serving five years . . ” d. “[i practised] as an attorney . . in partnership with oliver tambo.” select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d

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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.