Answer to Question #182827 in English for Zusiphe

Question

The title of the article is "THE HAPPINESS FACTOR by David brooks". Adapted from Gaetz at al.(2018).Academic English: Reading and writing across the disciplines. Harlow. England: pearson

Now the question says:

1.In a paragraph of 100 words summarise three main ideas of the text

2. Cite three specific features and examples of academic language from the passage.

3. Based on the passage, do you agree with the factors associated with increased level of happiness? Write a paragraph of 150 words to present your view. Use your own experience to substantiate your views

Answer 1

1. David Brooks affirms that personal experiences, socialization and financial literacy are the key factors that contribute to individual happiness. He stresses that individual relationships and experiences linked to personal consciousness determine their happiness. Similarly, how people socialize with others like their marriage partners determine their happiness parallel to how they spend their money for instance when they have more freedom to travel the world.
2. Objectivity- Brooks uses more adjectives and verbs instead of verbs or adverbs.

Formality- The author uses formal language of writing throughout the text.

Complexity- The author uses more complex words as illustrated through his varied vocabulary and lexically dense sentences all through the article.

3. I agree with brooks that personal relationships like marriage make one happy. Couples that understand and support one another are happier compared to those that do not. Similarly, personal experiences that enable one to improve themselves are fulfilling thus determine ones happiness. Lastly, money elevates ones moods and emotions by making an individual worry less about basic needs such as food, housing and clothing enabling them appreciate life more which translates to happiness.