I would say tense and uncomfortable because "it was undoubtedly hot" "he began to sweat" "began to throb in his ears" the sweat and heat makes it very uncomfortable also, the rumbling and throbbing sound makes it tense.
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Because it gives them a sort of “authority” making others believe that they are the truthful ones and nobody else can be.
Third I think???!?? Bc it’s the person walked into which is describing the actions meaning third