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.