Passage 1: The creature had thick arms and legs, sharp teeth, and dark eyes. Passage 2: The creature’s legs and arms were tree trunks, its open mouth was lined with razors, and it had eyes like a starless night. How does the author’s use of figurative language in the second passage do a better job of conveying meaning than the first passage? You may choose more than one correct answer. It helps the reader understand how terrifying the creature is. It helps the reader visualize the creature. It describes the creature. It hints that the creature is a predator.