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.