Read the sentence from Passage 1, Paragraph 5.
The light drew them as if they were plants; the chemistry of the life that composed them demanded the light as a necessity of being; and their little puppet-bodies crawled blindly and chemically, like the tendrils of a vine.
How does the figurative language used in this paragraph contribute to the mood of the passage?
It creates a sinister tone, suggesting that the light from the outside wanted to draw the cubs out to harm them.
It creates a negative tone, suggesting that the cubs were disobeying their mother by being drawn to the light.
It creates a curious tone, suggesting that the cubs looked toward the mouth of the cave with wonder and interest.
It creates a peaceful tone, suggesting that the cubs and plants have many similarities.
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