The air was thick. As I walked into the room to find an empty chair, I could feel the steam around me. Eyes felt like daggers through my
body. I waited motionlessly for the meeting to start, my heart beating wildly and my mouth dry.
The principal began with his Introductions and described the purpose of the meeting. We were to brainstorm ways of dealing with the issue
In a positive manner. Once suggestions were started, they began rolling in like waves. The air suddenly became easier to breathe. My body relaxed
and my pulse settled down. Maybe I could even speak up with my own ideal
How did the narrator feel at first?
O 1. slightly embarrassed because there was no place to sit
2. out of breath because of the lack of oxygen
O 3. bored because the meeting was not personally important
4. anxious and uneasy because of the tension in the room