A rocking chair is the symbol for comfort and safety
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Yes, the term, 'their immediate concern was to save Lucas from the jaws of death' would be figurative speech because Lucas is <em>not</em> actually going to die by getting eaten. It is a metaphor.
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It helps create suspense because a vulture is not a very likely used animal to portray something very pleasant such as a humming bird. A vulture is more looked upon as a threat or very creepy .
