The better-known of the eighth amendment is the against cruel and unusual punishment. although this phrase originally was intended to certain gruesome methods of punishment—such as , burning at the stake, or crucifixion—it has been broadened over the years to protect against punishments that are grossly to (meaning much too harsh for) the particular crime

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.

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what statement is most clearly an example of logos?

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