What does the phrase “the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice” mean? how does it set the tone of the poem?

Which link would readers of this dictionary entry click if they wanted more information about the historical origins of the word language

Describe the various instances that depict candace lapidus as an archetype for any academician from the lesson gogol's first day.

Read this passage: byron and mitch are co-captains of the mathletes, their high school's academic team. they are backstage with the five other team members, preparing to compete in the state math quiz. byron sits on the floor with his eyes closed and his earbuds in, listening to classical jazz, which him focus his mind and energy. suddenly, he feels a presence beside him. he opens his eyes to see mitch staring at him. "mathletes! mathletes! " mitch chants loudly. mitch gives byron a thumbs-up and then proceeds to strut around like a peacock, high-fiving the other team members, as byron shuts his eyes again and does his best to refocus his mind which statement best summarizes the passage?