Pause th Gr. ELA Quick Check (AKS 15 & 18) / 1 of 6
Use the passage to answer the question,
How does the word choice in paragraph 5
develop the author's purpose?
O A It provides criticism for the lack of support the
community received.
The Oldest Fire in the World
by Laura Bresko
OB. It explains with a scientific tone the effects of
the fire on the residents.
1
OC It expresses the devastating effects of the fire
on the community and city.
The oldest fire in the world has been burning right
here in the United States for more than fifty years, and
it will probably continue burning for many more. In
1962, a fire started in a landfill that was part of an
abandoned coal-mining pit. Tunnels in the walls of the
pit led to an enormous layer of anthracite, an
extremely dense form of coal. Flames from burning
trash traveled through one of the mining tunnels and
ignited the coal. Although the fire remained
underground, it spread for acres and caused incredible
damage. From the late 1960s through the early 1990s,
the resulting fumes, heat, and ground instability forced
local residents to evacuate. Unfortunately, no known
technology can extinguish the subterranean fire.
OD. It demonstrates the author's excitement about
exploring such a dangerous area.
2 Until 1828, few people knew how to ignite anthracite
and use it for fuel. That was because anthracite was so
compact that no ordinary flame could make it burn,
Then, a Scotsman named James Neilson invented the

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laughter improves people's emotional and well-being.   kavita khajuria is a psychiatrist and he has defined laughter as " physical expression of humour and joy that has numorous protective qualities." when you feel under stress or sad because you have argued with a person you love, you need to laugh to feel strong enough to face the problems.

when you have an exam , you probably feel under stress. laughing will you release this tension. humour decreases the hormones that cause stress. k. khajuria   says that the brain releases some chemical components when we laugh. these chemical components are called neurotrophic factors and they are very important. they support the neurons in the brain and encourage the growth of new neurons. as a conclusion, you should laugh a lot before giving your exam. laughing will you with your exam and with your brain.

if you are having difficult times with friends or family members, laughing will also you face these problems. alannagh kelly is an assistant psychologist. she thinks that laughter can   make anger and anxiety vanish in the air. laughter can set a new and exciting atmosphere among people and it can make the bonds bewteen people stronger. so, if you are having a difficult time with someone you love, invite him / her to watch a comedy. you will probably make peace.

laugher will certainly protect you against stress and emotional pain. watching a comedy   may be a solution to stress or damaged bonds. " this remedy is fun , free, and best of all, no instructions needed."   alannagh kelly has said in her blog.