Which of the following is not a characteristic of a dystopian novel? A. It occurs in a supposedly perfect society that has gone too far
B. The main character must try to reconcile his/her individuality to the structure of the society in which he/she lives
C. The novel occurs in a realistic setting
D. The characters’ lives and individuality are restricted

i suggest it is anadiplosis

the word that best matches the meaning of the expression "went to the big ocean" is died.

the goldfish died, which is why the father looks at the children mournfully. the "big ocean" is the father's way of saying fish heaven. he could have just said that the goldfish died, but this way, the children imagine the fish in a bigger, better place instead of just picturing a dead fish.

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