Have you ever written a personal narrative or any other work of fiction? If yes, what was it about? Was it easy or difficult for you? Explain. If you have never written a work of fiction, then explain the challenges or difficulties you may face doing so.

a. the man as a ruler

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:

where are the anwsers

i have identified the gerund in this sentence by writing it in all capitals.

gerund phrase: writing it in all capitals

gerund use: object of preposition