Read the excerpt from Act I, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet. Benvolio: Tut! you saw her fair, none else being by, Herself pois’d with herself in either eye; But in that crystal scales let there be weigh’d Your lady’s love against some other maid. That I will show you shining at this feast, And she shall scant show well that now shows best. Romeo: I’ll go along, no such sight to be shown, But to rejoice in splendour of mine own. QUESTION: Romeo decides to attend the Capulets’ party because he wants to .

A. See his love, the fair Rosaline

i think

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.