I would probably say remembering or understanding. The best one is probably understanding.
The answer is "<span>Extreme awkwardness."</span>
The writer uses a lot of adjectives that portray the rat as a dirty creature, and by using enumeration with the feelings, he conveys that the character is overwhelmed . Also, the use of similes helps us a visual image of the rat,maki g us feel as though we were there to experience this ourselves.
The shape of the poem helps better understand the meaning of the poem.
