Read the following passage. Then answer the questions that follow.
CE_ENG10A_05_10_The Olympic SwimmerParagraph 1 Line 1 Who will be the winner bold? Line 2 Athletes from both far and near Line 3 Train and strain to be the best. Line 4 But who will win the medal gold? Paragraph 2 Line 5 Swimmers swivel, splash, and kick Line 6 Back and forth in a clear, blue pool; Line 7 Like fish at play in Neptune's sea. Line 8 Swimming relaxed, and calm, and free. Line 9 These stars like sharks cut the waves-- Paragraph 3 Line 10 Their fin-like feet flap behind Line 11 Traverse the lane in record time. Line 12 Their performances are so sublime! Line 13 Arms reach out for more and more; Line 14 Mouths gulp air for burning lungs. Paragraph 4 Line 15 Hard, sure kicks surging to the fore Line 16 Like surfboards riding waves to shore. Line 17 Strong of body, heart, and mind, Line 18 The victors celebrate their feats. Line 19 Happiness now lights up a face; Paragraph 5 Line 20 Hard work wins the Olympic race.
Question
Use the passage to answer the 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.
(1 point)
Responses
biblical
biblical
literary
literary
historical
historical
mythological