We tried to watch TV, but her hiccups were very distracting.
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We tried to watch TV, but her hiccups were too distracting.
small = (μικρός) micros, e.g. microscope for looking at small things
island = (νῆσος) nesos, such as polynesia (many islands)
So the small island becomes micronesia, which is a group of small islands north of New Guinea, and to the north west of polynesia.
See attached map from Wiki.
Answer:
The three character traits brian shows are: thoughtful, perceptive, and flexible.
Gary Paulsen focuses on the theme of man versus nature in most of his work. In fact, he employs this theme to such an extent that his literary reputation has been built around it.
<span>belief in the inescapability of fate </span>