Question

Read lines 5‒9 from "The Olympic Swimmer." Swimmers swivel, splash, and kick Back and forth in a clear, blue pool; Like fish at play in Neptune's sea. Swimming relaxed, and calm, and free. These stars, like sharks, cut the waves - 10.
The author most likely uses the images in this stanza to imply that (1 point)
(a)swimming can be a form of recreation.
(b)swimmers appear to enjoy their sport.
(c)swimming provides a sense of fulfillment.
(d)swimmers move smoothly through the water.

Answer 1

Answer:

C). Swimming provides a sense of fulfillment.

Explanation:

Imagery is one of the most commonly employed devices by the authors to provide vivid description that assists the readers to visualize the given content and understand it more comprehensively.

As per the question, the implicit meaning of the images employed would most likely be displayed through option C as it appropriately demonstrates that 'swimming proposes a sense of fulfillment'. The use of words like 'swivel', 'splash', 'clear', 'blue', 'calm', etc. help offer descriptive details that propose the idea that swimming offers a feeling of contentment and gratification(also reflected by the words like 'relaxed', 'free', etc.). Thus, option C is the correct answer.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C, swimming provides a sense of fulfillment.