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The pop quiz surprised natasha more than read the sentence and choose the correct pronoun.

Which of the following is an example of a periodical?

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.