Question

analyzing word choice: figurative language - instruction - level h
distance was the only swimmer around. it was at this
beach that brigid had taught nadia about their ancestors
and how to transform from legs to tail and back again so
that she could protect the local waters. they used to be so
close, nadia thought. when had things changed?
nadia put the window down and drummed her fingers
on the side mirror. without much effort, she forced scales
to appear on her hand and smiled as she created a disco
ball effect against the suns shimmer.
\stop that!\ snapped brigid. \what if that guy saw
you?\
nadia squinted at the swimmer bobbing among the
waves created by a speedboats wake. \hes too far away
to see me.\
\you take too many risks, nadia, with your powers and
behind the wheel,\ brigid said, leaning over and killing the
engine.
upset, nadia exited the car and walked toward the
ocean—instructively, as if it were calling her. the sound of
the surf soothed her frayed nerves.
nadia walks to the ocean \as if it were calling her.\ what does this
detail reveal about nadia?
nadia hopes she will find excitement in
the ocean.
nadia feels a deep connection to the
ocean.
nadia hears someone shouting from
the ocean.

Explanation:

The text establishes Nadia has ancestral ties to ocean-related powers and feels drawn to the ocean instinctively, as if it calls her. This shows a profound, inherent link between her and the ocean, matching the correct option. The other options are unsupported: there's no mention of seeking excitement, and the phrase is figurative, not literal shouting.

Answer:

Nadia feels a deep connection to the ocean.