Why does the speaker in "the negro speaks of rivers" say that he's seen rivers in ancient times, even though he couldn't possibly have been alive that long ago? the speaker is simply visualizing the rivers along with the reader. the speaker is saying that his soul feels old and weary. the speaker is explaining the connection he feels to his ancestors. the speaker is telling stories that have been handed down orally through his family.

Statistics show that internet usage in the united states has grown from just 41% of households in 2000 to 77% of households in 2010. which of the following best describes how online shopping has added to cultural diffusion in the united states? it encourages people to purchase more than they normally would. it makes news and information about products available in an easy-to-consume format. it has allowed large corporations to expand into new states, creating more jobs. it makes goods more accessible to people who might not normally be able to get them.