B animals rely trust humans, despite the good intentions most people posses
Showing that the main character has a problem to solve
In my opinion figuritive language makes the story more interesting. It helps create suspense and depth. Figurative language also helps us create unique images in our imagination. Imagery for example helps us picture something like food and helps us smell it, taste it, etc. Personification makes us feel as if something is really alive.
I know this isnt 2 parargraphs but I hope it helps.