A student is writing a narrative for language arts class. Read a paragraph from the narrative.

Question

Lanie paced backstage, waiting her turn. She could have watched the act before her as a distraction. But she needed to run through the song in her head that she was about to perform on the piano for the school talent show. She heard the music from the violin onstage stop. Lanie knew it was now her turn.
Which sentence should the student include at the end of the paragraph to best add descriptive details?

A
Then, Lanie felt really nervous, and her heart began to beat fast while her hands shook in front of her.

B
At that time, Lanie felt uneasy about performing in front of others, her hands moving back and forth.

C
Suddenly, Lanie felt her heart beating wildly in her throat, her hands trembling like a tree in an earthquake.

D
Abruptly, Lanie felt hesitant to go out on stage, while her hands quivered from her distress.

Answer 1

C
Suddenly, Lanie felt her heart beating wildly in her throat, her hands trembling like a tree in an earthquake.