Which best states how the word choice is similar in both excerpts?
Each author uses non-English words and figurative language
Each author uses technical words and neutral language.
Each author uses nonsense words and invented language
Each author uses confrontational words and persuasive language,

the answer f probably

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.

explanation:

? ? what can you explain this to me i am so confused

this answer to this question is c. allegory

why?

stories with allegories have a hidden symbolic meaning with a theme. the hidden meaning can be political, or other real life problems.