This is a question just asking for the meaning of the word but i don’t know what to put for the clues PLEASE HELP!!! :)

The man took strong sharp sudden bites, just like the dog. the figurative language in this excerpt serves to a. give the convict animalistic qualities. b. provide a relatable example of how the convict ate. c. set a scary mood. d. use alliteration to catch the reader's attention.