Explanation:
Note that idioms are expressions (words or sentences) that are used figuratively to communicate ideas in English.
For example, if in a passage one character John tells another Peter that 'I'm all ears, the word ear mentioned by John is an idiomatic expression that means he has given the other character his full attention. If you were to take it literally it would mean he is saying he is an ear.
1. an unbiased account of an avoidable manmade disaster
2. “calm before the storm” and “ignorance is bliss”
3. The first- and second-class passengers were more likely to have survived due to the location of their cabins.
4. The Titanic’s membrane of outer plates were less than an inch thick and must have been cut through as a knife cuts paper.
6. He thought Beesley was absurd for wanting to go outside in the cold.
7. The ship’s musicians, who continued to play their instruments even as the ship sank into the sea.
8. The ship had far too few lifeboats.
9. the launching of rockets to attract help
10. an increased vibration from the ship’s engines
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