A figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another by the use of like or as is called a simile. A simile is distinct from a metaphor which makes a comparison without using like or as.
I believe the answer to that is Symbolism.
synechdote
Synecdoche
Symbolism is when one thing represents another. For example, a rainy day represents sadness.
Symbolism is when one thing represents another. For example, a rainy day represents sadness.
Using a thing to stand for an idea
its a thing
Allusion
This figure of speech is called a metaphor. It is a literary device where one thing is described as if it were something else, in order to show similarities between them.
The word 'device' is a noun, a word for something made or adapted for a particular purpose; a tool or machine; also a literary scheme or device; a word for a thing.
A symbol is defined as something that stands for or represents another.
Symbolism is when one thing represents another. For example, a rainy day represents sadness.
Symbolism is when one thing represents another. For example, a rainy day represents sadness.
Symbolism is when one thing represents another. For example, a rainy day represents sadness.
Symbolism is when one thing represents another. For example, a rainy day represents sadness.
Onomatopoeia is a literary device that imitates the natural sounds of a thing. Some examples are: meow, oink, baa, tweet and buzz.
Literary devices are a way of enriching language and literature. It helps you think about the emotions in the story and compare one thing to another. These devices include alliteration, allusion personification, simile, amplification, metaphor, anagram, analogy, anastrophe, anecdote, and many more.
Using a thing to stand for an idea
The term for when someone knowingly exaggerates or says one thing and means another in poetry is often referred to as "irony." This literary device adds layers of complexity and depth to the meaning of the poem. It can create an unexpected twist or reveal a deeper truth.
Yes, affix is an independent word. It is a word that represents the fixing of something with another thing.