Read each sentence below. Write what you think might be an effect on the second line. Cause: The gate was open.

Effect: _​

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.