can somebody help me on 3 question in 8th grade ela homework. they will be in the responce area

Question

anonymous · Answer

. Why is the image of rivers in "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" effective? (Points : 3)
       The long life of rivers is compared to the survival of the poet’s people.
       The rivers are associated with the collective voices of African Americans.
       The reader recognizes that the poet knows about geography.
       The rivers were discovered by African Americans.

Question 9. 9. In "Invictus," the speaker suggests that, more than anything else, a person must control his or her (Points : 3)
       manner of death.
       sense of humor.
       personal outlook.
       reaction to horror.

Question 10. 10. What kind of sound do the rhyme and meter in "The Rainy Day" combine to create? (Points : 3)
       complex, hard to predict
       rhythmic, straightforward
       educated, smart
       energetic, jazzy

anonymous · Answer

i only know number 10 and i believe it's  B

soullesseyes · Answer

I agree with $J on 10.
Give me a moment for the others.

anonymous · Answer

ok thank you X)

soullesseyes · Answer

Okay, from the limited knowledge I have of these, I believe 9 is A. Manner of death.

soullesseyes · Answer

For the first one, I'm not too sure.
I have not read this story. Is there a link to it?

anonymous · Answer

http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/173693 this one might work