What does the imagery in the following quote symbolize? “A slimy rock cod with bulging eyes that pleaded not to be thrown into a pan of hot oil.” (Paragraph 3)

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.

Choose the matching analogy plague: contagious a: confident: trustworthy b: loyal: companion c: nature: random d gather: congregate

Is the book the outsiders a realistic story? plz explain. asap!