A. figurative language because it's a metaphor
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They were searching for trade routes I believe
They are necessary for people with mental illnesses or intellectual disabilities. The review is done to prevent people from being unjustly placed in nursing homes for a long period of time if they do not deserve to be there. It is a sort of evaluation to ensure security and safety of everyone.
Barbarian groups were able to weaken the Byzantine Empire<span> because the empire itself had several unprotected areas for warring </span>groups<span> to invade.
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-Sammy</span>