I think "laughing" modifies "children"
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I'm confused, do you want me to help answer or do you have it?
Explanation:
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ANSWER: D
Reasoning: Adults are less likely to be entertained by talking animals because they know that animals can’t possibly talk. But children, on the other hand, believe whatever they read.
It is a way to find out the purpose that is going to be achieved in a short story and to list details about it.
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