why does skurzynski open “Nethegrave” by describing how jeremy accidentally scores a goal for the opposing soccer team
to show that jeremy is not very bright
to show why the coach should have put jeremy in the game
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 "Nethegrave," Skurzynski opens the story by describing how Jeremy accidentally scores a goal for the opposing soccer team. This helps to establish the character of Jeremy and highlight his awkwardness and embarrassment in real-world situations. The description of his mistake on the field emphasizes his discomfort and sets the tone for the rest of the story.