You can figure out the meaning of the word "ambidextrous" by looking at the part where Carlos sprained his right wrist, but was still able to throw accurately with his left. Since he could still throw with great accuracy with his left hand, it basically means that it did not matter which hand he used since they both have the same throwing accuracy.
So when the prompt asks for 3 examples of powerful language, it's asking for something that makes an impact. It's powerful, and it make you think. Kind of like figurative language or metaphors. That's just what I think though...