Read the sentence from “Speaking Arabic.” The cousins and neighbors file in to say, “Keef ha-lik?”—How are you?—the door opening into a thousand rooms.

Which best explains how Nye’s word choice helps establish her voice in the excerpt?
Nye translates a phrase into English to argue her position that coming from a multicultural heritage is best.
Nye uses figurative language to support her opinion that staying connected to one’s heritage makes life richer.
Nye uses literal language to assert her point of view that staying connected to one’s heritage is a serious matter.
Nye translates a phrase into English to emphasize her feeling that coming from a multicultural heritage is confusing.

i have heard the mermaids singing, each to each.

i do not think they will sing to me

answer: c

explanation:

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.

why did you delete the answer?