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The word "tribulations" refers to something negative, since it is related to problems that are difficult to be solved and that causes worries and stress to those who need to solve them. A holder of a government position knows that he will have to go through tribulations in his work, but he should not be anxious about it, as tribulations can cause bad and maleficent situations. We can consider that a holder of a government position is anxious to resolve the tribulations, but not to obtain them.
The figure of speech used in the phrase "babes of the sea" is (D) a metaphor. A metaphor is a figure of speech that consists in a comparison. This comparison is made between two things that are not related but have a certain characteristic in common. In this case, "babes" is not used in its original meaning but the author refers to his feeling of insignificance when compared to the nature.
"B. dark humor and paranoid characters" is correct. Postmodern literature was famous for its unusual story lines and crazy plot twists, that were almost always unrealistic.
With difficulties comes a loss of faith in oneself and humanity.
-Mabel <3
<em />Its important because it states that a government exists for the benafit of people and that all men are created equal. Adopted by the 13 american on July 4 1776.
