Why does Skurzynski open “Nethergrave” by describing how Jeremy accidentally scores a goal for the opposing soccer team?
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Responses
to show that Jeremy is not very bright
to show that Jeremy is not very bright
to show why the coach should not have put Jeremy in the game
to show why the coach should not have put Jeremy in the game
to show how Jeremy finds the real world awkward and embarrassing
to show how Jeremy finds the real world awkward and embarrassing
to show how Jeremy finds the real world awkward and embarrassing
The correct answer is:
to show how Jeremy finds the real world awkward and embarrassing.
In the story "Nethergrave" by Gloria Skurzynski, the opening scene describes how Jeremy accidentally scores a goal for the opposing soccer team. This incident is used to illustrate Jeremy's lack of coordination and discomfort in the real world, highlighting his tendency to escape into the virtual world of online gaming.