Question

“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. i’ll 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 malik’s problem with his carefree attitude about it.

Explanation:

Isaac Newton is known for having a moment of inspiration when an apple fell on his head, leading to his theories on gravity. Malik hopes for a similar "brilliant idea" moment when a fig lands on his head.

Answer:

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