Question

Can you please help me with these questions?

After reading "The Olympic Swimmer," the reader can conclude that the speaker is most likely _____________.

A. a competitive swimmer
B. a participant in the Olympics
C. a coach at the swim meet
D. a dedicated sports enthusiast

Which of the following universal truths is best supported by ideas in "The Olympic Swimmer?"

A. Practice makes perfect.
B. Winning comes at a price.
C. The early bird catches the worm.
D. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

Read the following line from "The Olympic Swimmer."
"Like fish at play in Neptune's sea."
The reference to Neptune in this line is most likely intended as a(n) ______________ allusion.

A. biblical
B. literary
C. historical
D. mythological

Answer 1

You're in Honors English??

Where are your answers?

Answer 2

@Ms. Sue Yes, I'm in Honors English. Here are my answers:

D. a dedicated sports enthusiast
A. Practice makes perfect.
D. mythological

Answer 3

I agree.

Answer 4

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20) D. Noun clause
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22) C. Adjectival clause
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