Structure

The article “The Link Between Happiness and a Sense of Humor” by Arthur C. Brooks has a straightforward headline that sparks curiosity and lets readers know what the text is about. Overall, the article is structured into four parts.

In the first part, Brooks opens with a joke which is then explained to reveal how humor works. Brooks offers a step-by-step explanation of how the human mind looks at the joke and the reason why it is successful.

In the second part, Brooks provides a scientific explanation of humor and its connection with happiness. In this part, Brooks also differentiates between the different types of humor that people consume, and offers some information about jokes and timing.

In the third part, Brooks provides three concrete ways in which humor can improve the ...