Question

michael walked up to the microphone with sweaty palms and butterflies in his stomach. what can we infer that the character michael is feeling?
nervous
mean
joyful

Explanation:

Sweaty palms and "butterflies in the stomach" are common physical manifestations of nervousness. These are not associated with being mean (which relates to unkind behavior) or joyful (which would have positive physical cues like smiling, relaxed posture etc.).

Answer:

Nervous