Use the passage below to write your response.
Mia closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She'd gone over her dance a dozen times today already, but she started to go over the steps again in her mind. She tried to ignore her sweaty palms and racing heartbeat as the dance before hers finished. She took another deep breath and told herself, "I've got this." When her name was announced, she stood up straight and stode purposefully onto the stage. Once the music began and she started to dance, all her fear melted away.
In a RARE response, identify at least three details from the paragraph that show the reader Mia's feelings without stating them directly. Explain what feelings she is experiencing based on these details.
1. Mia's sweaty palms and racing heartbeat indicate that she is feeling nervous and anxious before her performance.
2. The fact that she had gone over her dance a dozen times already and was going over the steps again in her mind shows that she is feeling prepared and focused on her performance.
3. Mia telling herself "I've got this" before going on stage demonstrates her determination and self-assurance, despite her initial nervousness.