What techniques does the author use to persuade the reader in Talking About Our Troubles

“there are forms of oppression and domination which become invisible – the new normal.” - michel foucault meaning?

How to combine the two sentences in bold.

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.