"the man in the doorway struck a match and lit his cigar. the light showed a pale, square-jawed face with keen eyes, and a little white scar near his right eyebrow. his scarfpin was a large diamond, oddly set." after reading the excerpt from "after twenty years," what can be inferred about the character being described in the passage? question 1 options: he's friendly and polite and well-dressed he is tough and rich he is timid and shy he is stand-offish and keeps to himself

The characterization used by the author in the sentence explains that the man is tough and rich.

Option B

Explanation:

The square-jawed face explains that he is a middle-aged man with manly looks. The keen eyes and scar expresses the details of his rough outlook. A large diamond as a scarf-pin explains that he is rich. The author explains that the pin is oddly set. Therefore, it only explains that the man is rich and has tougher outlooks.

he is suggesting that this widow is a strong woman, who is giving constructive criticism and she has enough to worry about, and she takes care of him, so he does not take it to heart.

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.