What quotation gives evidence for your answer in part a. For how Santa found the pour house

What are some of the images and diction used by the narrator that evoke the "dream of america"?

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.

Whats the importance of gaining a general understanding of and interpretation of the work of literature. explain what the importance is to me