Acertain town has a lively, active downtown shopping district, but it is crowded with automobile traffic. some citizens think that the town council should bar traffic from the central street in the shopping district, turning it into a pedestrians-only plaza. a town council member makes a speech in favor of the proposal. which statements represent valid reasoning and which statements represent invalid reasoning? label as valid reasoning invalid reasoning barring motor vehicles from the central area will reduce air pollution and noise pollution. studies predict that shopping activity in the area will increase if cars are prohibited. at a dinner i attended recently, someone complained loudly about the number of cars in the shopping district. many cities of our size have downtowns that are only active during workdays, not on evenings or weekends.

> the hunger games

> divergent

> caraval

> and i darken (depends on age range)

> strange the dreamer

> red queen

> the grisha trilogy

> six of crows

> the star-touched queen

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.