What does the passage imply about movie producers?

Which of the following is best written: 1. my favorite day of the year is july 24 my birthday 2. my favorite day, of the year, is july 24 my birthday 3. my favorite day of the year is july 24-my birthday 4. my favorite day of the year is (july 24) my birthday

Which two lines in this excerpt from elizabeth bishops the fish suggests that the speaker respects the fish

Why does the host answer the guest with brief responses during the party?