In this excerpt from anne bradstreet's "before the death of one of her children," which evidence supports the claim that religion was an important topic for colonial authors? select the answer(s) in parenthesis
how soon, my dear, (death may my steps attend.)
how soon't may be thy lot to lose thy friend,
(we both are ignorant,) yet love bids me
these farewell lines to recommend to thee,
that when that (knot's untied that made us one,)
i may seem thine, who in effect am none.
and if i see not half my days that's due,
what nature would, (god grant to yours and you)
(the many faults that well you know)

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.