Question

review the ninth paragraph. giddas team the door slammed behind malik, making mama look up from the steaming stew. just in time for dinner. will you fetch gidda, please? gidda was staying in maliks bedroom. he didnt mind giving up his room for his grandmother at first. but then she didnt leave. giddas medicine bottles were strewn across his desk, and her laundry was piled atop his dresser. malik tripped over her suitcase on the floor. sorry, gidda said. im just a nuisance here. im useless. malik didnt answer as he helped her up from her chair. mama worried about giddas health, but malik thought gidda just needed to get interested in something. what is the effect of malik referring to isaac newton? it contrasts the gravity of maliks problem with his carefree attitude about it. it shows that malik is interested in science. it suggests that malik is hoping to be struck with a bright idea.

Explanation:

Isaac Newton is known for his scientific discoveries. Referring to him doesn't necessarily mean Malik is interested in science or hopes for a bright - idea. The contrast between a serious - sounding reference (Newton) and Malik's carefree attitude about his problem with Gidda staying in his room is highlighted.

Answer:

It contrasts the gravity of Malik's problem with his carefree attitude about it.