A would be the correct answer
The main verb would be "indicated", being that "research" (which is the main subject) is what's doing the action, which is indicating.
The whole sentence is basically about the research indicating... etc.
The correct answer is key ideas or key points. Key ideas are the ideas that are emphasized through repetition. These ideas are repeated because it needs to be emphasized in order to be understood clearly. Repeated ideas may include a word or phrases. In addition, repetition is also used to persuade or convince the readers.
Answer:
America symbolizes freedom and a new life.
Explanation:
I haven't read the Tears of Autumn, but typically in any story, migrating to America means the start of a new life for people. If you've ever heard of the phrase, "The American Dream", it means that people come here for the opportunities and jobs. Japan does not have as much freedom as America, therefore it represents a chance to start again with new opportunities and freedom.