These following questions are the only ones on the test i do not understand! ! : /
6. which is the best paraphrase of the first stanza of “the olympic swimmer”?
a. athletes from across the globe train to compete in the olympics, but only one can win.
b. whenever an olympics event is held, there is always a question about who will be the champion.
c. though olympic athletes train all year long to compete, winding the gold medal is never a sure thing.***
d. olympic athletes try hard to do their best at every event, but sometimes they walk away disappointed.
8. which of the following lines from the second stanza of “the olympic swimmer best supports the image of swimming as a competitive sport?
a. “swimmers swivel, splash, and kick.” b. “like fish at play in neptune’s sea.” c. “swimming relaxed, and calm, and free.”*** d. “these stars, like sharks, cut the waves –“ 9. “the olympic swimmer” can be identified as a a. ballad. b. sonnet. c. lyric poem. d. narrative poem. 11. read the following sentences from “forbidden fruit.”
i was all prepared to divulge my sister’s crime, but i realized that this was not a proper time for my exposure. nevertheless, i looked at my sister from time to time and pretend i was going to tell. i even opened my mouth but said something else instead. as soon as i opened my mouth, she dropped her eyes and bent her head as though expecting a blow. i discovered that keeping her on the verge of exposure was even more fun than exposing her right away possibly could be.
which of the following words best describes the speaker’s tone?
a. surprised. b. suspicious. c. teasing.*** d. triumphant.