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

Question

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

angiedoesschool2275 · Answer

Alright, what do you think it is first?

bieber896 · Answer

probably d

angiedoesschool2275 · Answer

I believe you are correct, Neptune's Sea is a telltale story which means it is not real, so yes, it is D :) Do you understand?

bieber896 · Answer

yeah its mythical.. right?

anonymous · Answer

Yes Neptune is God of the Sea a Greek Myth.

angiedoesschool2275 · Answer

Yes, sorry did not see you replied! It is mythical :)

bieber896 · Answer

its fine. Thank you :)

anonymous · Answer

The stories on Greek Mythology are very fascinating I strong advise you to look into them. :)

angiedoesschool2275 · Answer

Yes, they are indeed! :)

bieber896 · Answer

yeah I've read a few in english class. They're awesome!