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"?
","stem_html":"The phrase "drowning in a sea of confusion" most likely functions to
","rationale_html":"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.
","correct_answer":["A"],"has_media":false,"has_mathml":false,"has_table":false,"source_created_at":null,"source_updated_at":null,"options":[{"label":"A","content_html":"highlight the narrator's feelings of frustration and helplessness.
","ord":0},{"label":"B","content_html":"provide a literal description of the narrator's physical surroundings.
","ord":1},{"label":"C","content_html":"suggest that the narrator is in danger of losing consciousness.
","ord":2},{"label":"D","content_html":"emphasize the narrator's sense of excitement and anticipation.
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