Directions: Read the passage, and answer the question that follows. Clayton was aware of his churning stomach and his sweaty hands. Although his career was just beginning, he
had been nominated for Best Supporting Actor. His fellow nominees smiled and wished him well, although
Clayton sensed daggers in their stares. His heart was beating like a drum, and was so loud in his head that he
almost didn't hear the voice announcing his name. Stunned, he ran to the stage. As he reached for the statuette,
his hands were shaking violently. He stumbled through his acceptance speech, relieved once he realized this
was the big break he had been hoping for!
Why do you think the writer wrote that Clayton sensed “daggers in their stares"?
a. The other nominees were jealous of him.
b. They wanted to stab Clayton.
There eyes looked like knives.
d. None of the above.