20. DUUTCmg Bettles
Questions
1. Describe Jimmy Cross and what he carries. Jimmy is the leader of the platoon; what
qualities do you see in him that makes him a good leader?
2. What does Martha symbolize to Jimmy Cross? Is it just love, or does Martha help Jimmy
in some way? Hint-virgin=innocence; do the men in this platoon still fell innocent?
3. Identify all of the men in the platoon and list what each one "carries."
4. Who is mentioned as dying in this first section? How do they deal with his death?
5. What kind of weapons does the platoon carry? List at least 5
6. Locate at least 2 metaphors and 2 similes in this section,
7. Identify your favorite quote from this section. Explain what is happening and why you
see it as valuable/important.
8. Explain how the realism in this section of reading helps to capture the reader's
attention. Choose a quote that captures realism and deep emotion from this section

laughter and happiness are an essential part of life. laughing releases the body's "feel good" chemicals. thus, it provides long or short term relief from stress and or anxiety. more or less, laughing strengthens social connections and provides an easy approach in social related situations.

moreover, there are many benefits of laughter and humor. it's as if they play the role of superhero to combat anxiety and depression, according to researchers. happiness and laughter is the best medicine for teen mental health.

what happens in the body also affects the mind. the positive changes in physical health also have profound an impact on mental health. we have a lot to gain from laughing! medical effects of laughter have continued to validate the pain-relieving effect and benefits of laughter.

scientists tell us that laughter and humor actually, believe it or not, lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormones and increase muscle flexion. there are many benefits to happiness and laughter, and they so happen to increase the circulation of antibodies in the blood stream and make us resistant to infections.

as stated before, laughing releases your body's "feel good" chemicals, and on a related note, negative stress can cause your body to release chemicals that weaken your immune system which makes you more likely to contract a disease. luckily, laughter reduces negative stress and prevents those chemicals from being released.

all in all, you may want to consider laughing as much as you can!

i could of w this question but i don't see a " passage " .

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sorry ! ):