Are you referring to straight as a arrow? If so, Yes, it would be figurative language, Simile to be precise.
It symbolizes the end of Boo Radley's attempts to communicate with the children. He communicates with them through the gifts he leaves for them.
Ad hominem is an attack against the arguer instead of the argument itself in order to cast doubts about arguer's argument.
When making decisions within the
council, the Iroquois Constitution warns a lord to be mindful of the people who
have always view the present and future of the country. When the minds of these
people unite, they can change the way of a country to get the change they want.