Question #N925
In the following excerpt from a novel, the narrator describes a character's emotional state. \"My mind has been a whirlwind. I've been trying to understand what happened, but everything is so jumbled. I feel like I'm drowning in a sea of confusion.\" What is the most likely purpose of the phrase \"drowning in a sea of confusion\"?
The phrase "drowning in a sea of confusion" most likely functions to
A. highlight the narrator's feelings of frustration and helplessness.
B. provide a literal description of the narrator's physical surroundings.
C. suggest that the narrator is in danger of losing consciousness.
D. emphasize the narrator's sense of excitement and anticipation.
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Correct Answer is: A
The metaphor "drowning in a sea of confusion" suggests that the narrator is overwhelmed by their confusion and unable to cope with the situation. This conveys a sense of frustration and helplessness.