Vincent did twenty-five self-portraits in Paris, more than in any other period of his career. His studies of his own image, seen in a mirror, show his preoccupation with self-examination. In the above passage, which words do NOT give us a clue as to what preoccupation means?

studies of his own
in Paris
twenty-five
more than any other

studies his own

Explanation:

noun

the state or condition of being preoccupied or engrossed with something.

our democratic-republican government is based on the idea of the natural right of every individual member thereof to . . a vote in making and executing the laws.

explanation:

well so many people believe its a sin to be gay or be apart of the lgbtq+ community, but i believe you should be you. don't let people tell you you cant be someone. be who you are because you will be uncomfortable your whole life. be you!