What two elements make up a story's setting?
a. events and action
b. time and place
c. conflicts and obstacles
d. changes and location

time and place

The setting is where and when the story takes place. The events and action of a story is the plot. Conflicts and obstacles make up the rising action and climax. Changes and location is simply incorrect.

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:

i think it is who. im not sure to be honest