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

The author included the following clues about how Miguel felt at the beginning EXCEPT:

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1
The author included the following clues about how Miguel felt at the beginning EXCEPT:
He sat in the front of the class.
He had no friends.
He didn't understand the work.
He didn't like math.
2
Why does the author use figurative language on p.312, paragraph 4-"drowning in a sea of math"?
So the reader can visualize how overwheming math is for Miguel.
So the reader can visualize Miguel in a boat.
So the reader knows math is hard.
So the reader can visualize how easy the math is.
3
What does disdain mean?
extreme dismay
anger
extreme dislike
joy
4
What does prospect mean?
find
possibility
dislike
focus
5
What do you predict Miguel will do when he gets to high school?
He will be afraid of change.
He will give change a chance.
He will not like the new classes.
He will refuse to work hard.
6
Based off what Miguel experienced, what was the theme of the text?
Middle school is hard.
Sometimes change can be good.
You should keep trying on your own.
Some things are just too hard.
7
How would you best describe Jake based off what he said to Miguel in the text?
Genius
Helpful
Happy
Rude
8
How did Miguel change after he and Jake became friends?
He stayed in the middle of the classroom.
He became more confident.
He was less focused.
He didn't make new friends.
9
What does perspective mean?
confusion
to see
point of view
focus
10
How does the author's point of view affect what we know about Miguel?
We see why Jake helped Miguel.
We know what Jake is thinking.
We see what it's like to be good at something.
We understand his feelings better.