Read these lines from the prologue of Oedipus the King and answer the question
The breath of incense rises from the city
With a sound of prayer and lamentation.
Which of the following best describes how the language of the excerpt sets the tone for the play?
Hyperbole suggests that citizens are overreacting to a temporary inconvenience.
Sensory imagery completes a description of a city suffering as if it were a living entity
Descriptions of daily rituals in an ancient city convey a feeling of strict rule in the midst of chaos.
Rich details suggest a place where people are accustomed to enjoying the pleasures of life.

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?