3. "the black cat" is presented as a series of flashbacks. the story begins in the present, but quickly moves back in time. how does the author's use of flashbacks to tell the narrator's story create tension? be sure to use specific details from the story to support your response. (15 points)

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:

the underline word is basically like a prepositional phrase.

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