Question

herself beneath the enormous fig tree. \feels like home,\ she said. malik disliked the fig tree—it created a mess of overripe figs in the yard, which he had to clean up. \it drops figs everywhere,\ he said. right then, a juicy fig landed with a splat on his head. \ugh!\ malik cried. gidda chuckled, covering her mouth. not funny, malik thought, practically pouting. what he needed was a brilliant isaac newton moment to go with the fruit falling on his head. gidda picked up another fig, brushed it off, and took a bite. \perfect. pick me a bunch, malik. ill make fig cakes. you will love them!\ what is the effect of malik referring to isaac newton? it suggests that malik is hoping to be struck with a bright idea. it shows that malik is interested in science. it contrasts the gravity of maliks problem with his carefree attitude about it.

Explanation:

Isaac Newton is known for being inspired by a falling apple. Malik references him when a fig falls on his head, suggesting he hopes for a similar moment of inspiration.

Answer:

It suggests that Malik is hoping to be struck with a bright idea.