Read the passage below then use it to answer question 10. Clowns
Being a clown isnt all fun and games.
Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great
danger every time they perform. When
cowboys dismount or bulls buck them
off, rodeo clowns jump in front of the
bulls and motion wildly to get their
attention. In this way rodeo clowns
provide an alternate target and in doing
so protect the rider. Of course, this is a
very dangerous thing to do. So, you see,
sometimes clowning around can be
serious business
Question 40
What is the main idea of the passage?
All downs are funny,
Rodeo dow>s protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger
Being a down can be a very dangerous job.
Being a down isn't all fun and games
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the answer is irony!

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.

i believe the answer is b.

which one is underlined?