Which of these words would be used to refer to a young child's walk when she is first learning how to walk?
A. Tottering
B. Striding
C. March
D. Limping

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.