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__My Name__ = Ana Bass __Presentation Date__ = Friday, January 8th, 2010, B-block, Day 1

__My Mentor__ = Sra. Cohen/ Ms.Mbriwa

__Subject & sub-topics__ = What is comedy? What makes something funny?

__Thesis Question__ = Is comedy a topic in the U.S. that one can benefit from?

__Thesis Sentence__ = Comedy is a topic that people in the U.s can benefit from.

__Statements__ = Comedians help people understand different perpectives of society Comedians make people laugh Comedians help reduce stress

__Premise(s)__ =

Brain activity is altered positivel when laughter occurs Comedians make people laugh

__Conclusion__ =

Comedians help reduce stress, they positively contribute to society by offering perspectives and social commentary.

__Thesis sentence (argument included)__ =

Since comedians make people laugh and brain activity is altered positively when laughter occurs, it can be concluded that comedians help reduce stress.

__Thesis Question (enhanced)__ =

When comedians make people laugh, brain activity is altered positively when laughter occurs, so how is it that comedians help reduce stress in people?