Question

read the excerpt from rachels narrative. (1) i sat anxiously yet still in my chair, waiting for the large door to swing open and the dentists assistant to shout, rachel, rachel, youre next! (2) i was a bundle of nerves and could even hear my rhythmic ticking of the shiny clock above the receptionists window. (3) i wondered what the new dentist would be like and hoped he would be as nice as dr. jackson. (4) finally, the door swung open and an unfamiliar man rushed into the waiting room with a brown clipboard, yelling, rachel? rachel, youre next! (5) here we go, i thought as i herded into the small, yellow - walled examination room and into the large, cushioned reclining chair. (6) finally, after a few minutes, dr. perez casually strolled in and i was pleasantly surprised to be instantly relaxed and comforted by her presence. which sentence, if added after sentence 6, would best create a strong, descriptive image that helps to explain why rachel feels comforted? she was young yet carried herself with great confidence, and her clear eyes locked onto mine. dr. perez was the youngest - looking dentist i had ever seen. she looked to be only a few years older than me. i knew that i would like dr. perez and would never again be so anxious before a dentist appointment. dr. perez moved quickly around the room, quietly gathering her dental tools. after a long check - up, dr. perez dismissed my

Explanation:

The first option describes Dr. Perez's demeanor and kind - eyed look which can create a comforting image. Option 2 focuses on her appearance being young - looking which may not necessarily comfort Rachel. Option 3 is about Rachel's self - realization about not being anxious again rather than an image of Dr. Perez that comforts. Option 4 just describes Dr. Perez's movement and tool - gathering, which is not as comforting as a description of her demeanor.

Answer:

She was young yet carried herself with great confidence, and her clear eyes locked onto mine and oozed kindness.