Question

read the passage.
hesitantly, alejandro stepped up to the plate and took a deep breath, squeezing his eyes shut to try to settle his nerves. batting practice had been rocky at best lately, and he had already struck out once today. the embarrassment of that moment still burned in his cheeks, a stark crimson contrasting with his grass - green uniform.
which word best describes the voice in this passage?
○ arrogant
○ uneasy
○ apathetic
○ humorous

Explanation:

The passage uses words like "hesitantly," "settle his nerves," and describes lingering embarrassment from striking out, all of which show the character's anxious, unsettled state. "Arrogant" (overly confident), "apathetic" (uninterested), and "humorous" (funny) do not match the tone of the text.

Answer:

B. uneasy