7. How does the catastrophic imagery contribute to the theme of the text?
O A The imagery depicts the futility of progress
compared to the awesomeness of space.
OB The imagery emphasizes the weakness of human
strength and the power of nature.
OC The imagery highlights the absolute beauty of
nature and the universe compared to humanity's
creations.
OD The imagery evokes a mood of terror and anxiety,
reflecting the attitudes of the characters and
building suspense

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?