NEED HELP FAST FOR BRANLY 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?

A) Hyperbole suggests that citizens are overreacting to a temporary inconvenience.

B) Sensory imagery completes a description of a city suffering as if it were a living entity.

C) Descriptions of daily rituals in an ancient city convey a feeling of strict rule in the midst of chaos.

D) Rich details suggest a place where people are accustomed to enjoying the pleasures of life.

B. Sensory imagery completes a description of a city suffering as if it were a living entity.

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1# the answer is c

2#the answer is a

when alex falls for the charming new boy at school, cole -- a handsome, funny, sports star who adores her - she can't believe she's finally found her soul who truly loves and understands her.  

at first, alex is blissfully happy. sure, cole seems a little jealous of her relationship with her close friend zack, but what guy would want his girlfriend spending all her time with another boy? as the months pass, though, alex can no longer ignore cole's small put-downs, pinches, or increasingly violent threats.  

as alex struggles to come to terms with the sweet boyfriend she fell in love with and the boyfriend whose "love" she no longer recognizes, she is forced to choose -- between her "true love" and herself.

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