Read the following passage. Then answer the questions that follow.

THE OLYMPIC SWIMMER
Who will be the winner bold?
Athletes from both far and near
Train and Strain to be the best.
But who will win the medal gold?

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 –

Their fin-like feet flap behind
Traverse the lane in record time.
Their performances are so sublime!
Arms reach out for more and more;
Mouths gulp air for burning lungs.

Hard, sure kicks surging to the fore
Like surfboards riding waves to shore.
Strong of body, heart, and mind,
The victors celebrate their feats.
Happiness now lights up a face;

Hard work wins the Olympic race

The Olympic Swimmer can be identified as a

A:ballad

B:sonnet

C:lyric poem***

D:narrative poem

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, winning the gold metal is never a sure thing

D:Olympic athletes try hard to do their best at every event, but sometimes they walk away disappointed.

Please Oh Please help me!!

You're correct on both:)

You got it right.

To determine the answer to the first question, you need to analyze the characteristics of the poem. A ballad is a narrative poem that tells a story, often in a song-like format, while a sonnet is a 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme. A lyric poem, on the other hand, expresses personal emotions or feelings. In this case, "The Olympic Swimmer" expresses personal emotions about swimmers in the Olympics, so the best answer is C: lyric poem.

To find the answer to the second question, you should look for a paraphrase that captures the main idea of the first stanza. The stanza talks about athletes training and striving to be the best, but only one can win the gold medal. The best paraphrase of this idea is A: athletes from across the globe train to compete in the Olympics, but only one can win.