In question 1, I believe the answer would be (a.), with a determined spirit. In the end of both poems they both think more positive and try to get better.
In question 2, I think it would be (c.), "winced," "cried aloud," "bloody, but not unbowed". This contributes to physical imagery because you can picture the character in this story the best with this line. I also think that this would be the best for imagery overall.
As for question 3, I am not quite sure. I am positive these are correct, but i'm not 100% sure. Good luck!
The gerund phrase would be "is foolish" because it indicates what reckless driving is.
Answer:
Option B, The author used details about events such as the Olympic Games's chariot race.
Explanation:
Detail in Option B reflect the historical setting of the text.
It is so because Chariot race in Olympic games used to happen some where around 684 BC when horses were included in the Olympics. This event happened in past and hence it is a historical event.
Thus, describing about Olympics chariot race represent the historical setting.