Question

How can figurative language help characterize a monster in a story?

Answer 1

It's like using a simile or a metaphor you are building its character by describing it , Example: That dog had really big teeth and it was almost 4 feet tall.
And here's a version were I would use Figurative Language:
 That Beast had huge teeth that could rip apart my car , it was tall as a giant.
Dose that help? <span />