Question

i-ready understanding literal and non-literal language — instruction — level c
the center. you say something that isnt quite right and
thats worse. then you want to say, sorry! but no one
knows what you mean,
he wished he could tell sidi, you are the king of my
heart forever, i dont care who else i meet, i dont care
about traveling and new friends and different flavored
yogurts, i only care about how nice you are and how much
i cannot stand the thought of being far from you, ever,
ever,
image of a boy lying on a couch
aref compares his problem to
\stirring water with a stick.\ what
is his problem?
options: aref is not able to say what he feels. aref is not able to make new friends. aref is not able to get comfortable.

Explanation:

The text shows Aref has feelings he wishes to express to Sidi but can't. The comparison to "stirring water with a stick" (a futile action) relates to his inability to communicate his feelings. The other options (making friends, getting comfortable) don't align with the context of wanting to say something but being unable.

Answer:

Aref is not able to say what he feels.