Question

Researchers have shown that the benefits of humor are plentiful, and studies continue to show its effects on health and emotional well-being. While humor is different for every person, the effect of humor on every person is consistent. Humor is beneficial to people’s health and emotional strength, especially during a crisis or a time of high stress. The use of humor to reduce stress or to relax does in fact show that laughter is the best medicine.

What makes this an effective conclusion? Check all that apply.

It introduces new evidence.
It sets up the thesis statement.
It summarizes the main ideas.
It includes a proper MLA citation.
It reviews the supporting evidence.

Answer 1

- It summarizes the main ideas. — Yes.
- It reviews the supporting evidence. — Yes.

The other choices are incorrect: it does not introduce new evidence, does not set up the thesis (it restates it), and contains no MLA citation.