Which mythical element is best represented in this excerpt?
Read the excerpt from Echo Narcissus.
Until this day, Echo's voice can be heard in the canyons of
the mountains, echoing after the voices of those who pass
by — "Hello ... hello ... Can you hear me? ... hear me, hear
me, hear me" with ringing tones that quickly fade.
an explanation of the natural world
the appearance of nonhuman gods
a presence of magical elements
a lesson about the meaning of life

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Read the excerpt from it's our world, too! : young people who are making a difference. the author’s purpose in this excerpt is to

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?

How is dr. lanyon characterized in the excerpt? as friendly as arrogant as wise as mournful