In line 9 in “learning to read”, what is the effect of the word “steal” on the overall message of the poem? Why did the poet choose to use this word? Explain your answer.

Oppressively and this is the correct answer so plz trust me if u want to get this answer correct

The girl walked up to the dog. of course she was only three years of age so she had no knowledge of what she was doing. she walked up to the wild beast, without considering the consequences. but she would find out soon. she held out her hand to touch the mangled canine. snap. the toddlers hand was soon covered in a red liquid.