Which sentence should the writer insert after sentence 1 to provide the most relevant and useful background
information for readers?
Read the introductory paragraph from a rhetorical text.
(1) The backyard of a city apartment building is not the
first place one might expect to find a chicken coop, but
so-called "urban farming" has caught on in recent years
as people embrace the benefits of eating local. (2)
However, raising backyard chickens can be a significant
health risk for the surrounding community. (3) Cities
need to relearn the lessons of the early 20th century and
ban the raising of chickens in urban settings.
O The idea of raising chickens and eating fresh eggs
every day appeals to some people.
O Imagine waking up in a busy city to the sound of
roosters crowing a "good morning."
O In fact, a recent review of urban poultry ordinances in
the United States found that 93 percent of the 150
most populous US cities allow backyard poultry.
O There are many different chicken breeds available for
backyard farmers including common Leghorns or
Rhode Island Reds as well as more exotic breeds
such as the Jersey Giant.

do you have options?

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.

your awnser would be b.