Owen closed his eyes and gulped. He felt a bulge in the back of his throat. His stomach was full of butterflies, and his palms were wet. He wiped his palms on his jeans and walked up to the turnstile. They were next in line. The Speed Demon roller coaster came to a screeching halt in front of him, and the giddy passengers stepped off, commenting on how steep the drop was. Here goes nothing, he thought to himself as he shakily stepped onto the ride.

Question

Owen closed his eyes and gulped. He felt a bulge in the back of his throat. His stomach was full of butterflies, and his palms were wet. He wiped his palms on his jeans and walked up to the turnstile. They were next in line. The Speed Demon roller coaster came to a screeching halt in front of him, and the giddy passengers stepped off, commenting on how steep the drop was. Here goes nothing, he thought to himself as he shakily stepped onto the ride.

In one to two sentences, identify at least three details from the paragraph that help the writer show Owen’s feelings without saying them directly. a

Answer 1

1. Owen's closed eyes and gulping indicate anxiety and nervousness.

2. His stomach full of butterflies and wet palms suggest a feeling of anticipation and fear.
3. The screeching halt of the roller coaster and the giddy passengers commenting on the steep drop create a sense of tension and excitement.