Which line from the first stanza of “we wear the mask” most effectively uses irony to show social conflict?
it hides our cheeks and shades our eyes,” because the mask covers many human features.

“this debt we pay to human guile,” because only those who are clever are able to hide their emotions.

“with torn and bleeding hearts we smile,” because those humans who are most in pain often cover their hurt and are thus ignored.

“and mouth with myriad subtleties,” because it is difficult to interpret the many ways humans use their faces to communicate.

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?