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Based off what Miguel experienced, what was the theme of the text?

Why does the author use figurative language on p.312, paragraph 4-"drowning in a sea of math"?

Miguel in the Middle

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Why does the author use figurative language on p.312, paragraph 4-"drowning in a sea of math"?
So the reader knows that he is in a boat.
So the reader knows math is hard.
So the reader can visualize how easy the math is.
So the reader can visualize how overwhelming the math is.
2
Based off what Miguel experienced, what was the theme of the text?
Sometimes change can be good.
Some things are just too hard.
You should keep trying on your own.
Middle school is bad.
3
How does the author's point of view affect what we know about Miguel?
We see why Jake helped Miguel.
We understand his feelings better.
We see what it's like to be good at something.
We know what Jake is thinking.
4
What do you predict Miguel will do when he gets to high school?
He will not like the new classes.
He will refuse to work hard.
He will give change a chance.
He will be afraid of change.
5
What does prospect mean?
focus
possibility
find
dislike
6
How did Miguel change after he and Jake became friends?
He didn't make new friends.
He stayed in the middle of the classroom.
He became more confident.
He was less focused.
7
The author included the following clues about how Miguel felt at the beginning EXCEPT:
He didn't understand the work.
He sat in the middle of the class.
He had no friends.
He sat in the front of the class.
8
How would you best describe Jake based off what he said to Miguel in the text?
Genius
Helpful
Happy
Rude
9
What does perspective mean?
confusion
prediction
focus
point of view
10
What does disdain mean?
extreme like
extreme dislike
joy
anger