Which answer option best states a theme from the passage? Amir paced back and forth behind the curtain and studied his note
cards one last time. Principal Haskell stood at the podium. Soon he
would introduce Amir, and Amir would have to give his speech to the
entire school. Amir's palms were sweaty. His stomach churned as if
dozens of butterflies were flitting around in there. He closed his eyes
and took a deep breath. When Principal Haskell announced Amir's
name, Amir steeled himself and stepped onstage.
Those few minutes in front of the crowd were a blur, but afterward
Amir felt light as air. He had done it. He had given his speech - and
even done a pretty good job, judging from the applause. As Amir left
the stage and walked to his seat, he couldn't stop smiling.
A. It can feel good to do something that you have been afraid of
doing
B. If you try to please everyone, you end up pleasing no one.
C. Amir is afraid to give a speech in front of the entire school.
D. Principal Haskell addresses the students before Amir does.