1. after reading "the olympic swimmer'' the reader can conclude that the speaker is most
a. a competive swimmer
b. a participant in the olympics
c. a coach at the swim meet
d. a dedicated sports enthusiast 2. "like fish at play in neptunes sea"
the reference to neptune in this line is most likely intended as allusion
a. biblical
b. literary
c. historical
d. mythological

1. The correct option is option "d. a dedicated sports enthusiast".

After reading "the Olympic swimmer'' the reader can conclude that the speaker is most likely "a dedicated sports enthusiast."

A sports enthusiast is somebody who is extremely enthusiastic and excited up for sports. Enthusiast originates from the Greek enthousiastēs, signifying "individual enlivened by a divine being." While it doesn't hold those same religious undertones today, a Enthusiast is somebody who is roused by a reason or individual.

2. The correct option is option "d. mythological"

"like fish at play in neptunes sea" the reference to neptune in this line is most likely intended as "mythological" allusion.

A mythological allusion is the point at which a piece of workmanship, writing or music clues at a bit of mythology. This mythological allusion could be as to the nation's indigenous culture or a reference to another culture's mythology. Such implications are not broadened; they are not portrayals, representations or embodiments. They are brief passing references to something mythological that is normally comprehended by the watcher, peruser or audience.

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explanation:

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the anecdote makes readers feel sorry for the man’s lack of heritage, then reminds readers that the man has an equally valuable heritage.