Question

review the ninth paragraph. \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!\ the next morning, malik awoke to the sound of chopping. he found his grandmother in the kitchen, rolling little balls of figs and nuts. she offered him one. what is the effect of malik referring to isaac newton? it shows that malik is interested in science. it contrasts the gravity of maliks problem with his carefree attitude about it. it suggests that malik is hoping to be struck with a bright idea.

Explanation:

Isaac Newton is known for having a eureka - moment when an apple fell on his head, leading to insights about gravity. Malik hopes for a similar "brilliant Isaac Newton moment" when a fig falls on his head, indicating he wishes for a sudden, bright idea.

Answer:

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