The term for the part of the story that introduces the characters and setting is:
a. exposition
b. rising action
c. climax
d. falling action
e. resolution

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.