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Johnny is scared of his own shadow is a metaphor.

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This is an example of hyperbole, which is an exaggeration or overstatement to emphasize a point. It conveys the extreme fear Johnny experiences in a humorous or dramatic way by suggesting that even his shadow frightens him.

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