Which line best shows a character's insecurity through thoughts?

• A. He worried if anyone noticed the stain on his shirt, keeping his arms crossed tightly.
• B. Whenever she walked into the room, people stopped whispering and stood a little straighter.
• C. He pushed past the crowd to help the child find her parents, ignoring the heavy rain.
• D. Her desk was a mountain of color-coded folders; every pen was aligned perfectly with the edge of her notepad.

Answer: (A)

Showing insecurity through thoughts means letting the character’s private worries come through, often with a small cue that reveals how self-conscious they feel. The line where he worries if anyone noticed the stain on his shirt shows exactly that: a direct inner concern about being judged, plus a tense, protective gesture of crossing his arms. This combination ties the mental doubt directly to his outward fidgety posture, making insecurity clear.

The other lines focus on external events or perceptions rather than the character’s inner voice. One line shows others in the room reacting to her presence, which highlights social perception but not the character’s own thoughts. Another depicts a quick, generous action in the rain, which emphasizes behavior rather than inner worry. The last line describes an organized desk, suggesting neatness or control but not insecurity. So the line with inner worry about being noticed best shows insecurity through thoughts.