A memoir can be based upon a person or even an event. They are most commonly used after a person has passed or went away somewhere. They are used to help keep memories and celebrate the person. Some must haves can include photos,words,or even things they enjoyed.
It depends on which word is in bold.
If the bolded word is <em>ribbon, </em>then it is used as a direct object in this sentence.
The winner is indirect object, and a ribbon is direct.
division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.
"the polarization of society between rich and poor"
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PHYSICS
the action of restricting the vibrations of a transverse wave, especially light, wholly or partially to one direction.
"changes in polarization of light passing through the atmosphere"
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