Your answer is A, 'jogging slowly' which is present participle.
Hyperbole is an exaggeration. Like, "She broke every bone in his body," when she only snapped his wrist. The hyperbole is that the person thinks of the reader millions of times. They obviously didn't think of you that many times, but it's exaggerated, so it's hyperbole.
The ocean because the natural element that narrator think mrs.ebbling is symbolically connected to the ocean
Try one country at a time.
First explain the countries healthy standards individually.
Then compare and contrast the two countries together.
That should help you start off!
Just keep sharing ideas and facts + blending in your own opinions on the matter.
Good luck! :D