Question

Read this excerpt from the article.

These Harlem middle school boys are a chess team. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, chess.
The author's word choice in the excerpt helps create a tone that is
conversational.

dreamy.

serious.

proud.

Answer 1

Proud

Step-by-step explanation:

The author uses " Yes, ladies and gentlemen, chess.". To show the reason to be proud of the young boys.