Question

1. select two sentences that show a character becoming more confident.

□ \by the time he finished, his hands were steady.\
□ \his face felt warm, and for a moment he wished the bell would ring.\
□ \leo laughed loudly as he told a story about his old school.\
□ \leo stood near the cafeteria wall, his tray untouched.\
□ \amadou gripped the edge of the poster board with both hands.\

Explanation:

1. The sentence "By the time he finished, his hands were steady" shows a shift from likely unsteady (nervous) hands to steady ones, indicating growing confidence.
2. The sentence "Leo laughed loudly as he told a story about his old school" depicts open, unselfconscious behavior, which signals increased confidence.

The other sentences show signs of discomfort or hesitation, not confidence.

Answer:

• "By the time he finished, his hands were steady."
• "Leo laughed loudly as he told a story about his old school."