Which story idea most likely describes an epic poem? O A. A man and a woman meet and fall in love, despite differences in
outlook.
O B. A warrior sets out on a journey to find an artifact that will heal his
people.
O c. A queen loses her life and her kingdom because of a fatal flaw in
her attitude.
D. A gambler makes a bet and loses and must therefore face the
consequences.

A soldier gets lost as he travels to a war but the gods help him find his way

Explanation:

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:

in the quotation from passage, connie willis states that literature is a way for authors from the past to communicate with readers of today. we can read their stories, books, and other texts to learn lessons about life. willis refers to these lessons as messages “from beyond the grave.” willis has a favorable viewpoint about the timelessness of literature.