Can some one PLEASE tell me what this means, im not sure what they mean when they sing this part of the song The cave By Mumford and sons

"But I will hold on hope
And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck"

After reading this excerpt, darren makes a text-to-text connection. which example is a text-to-text connection?

Answer this correctly what is the cause and effect

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?