A poet would most likely use short lines in a poem to: emphasize specific words. B builds a sense of movement.

C adds a sense of humor.

D creates a peaceful tone.

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.