"The boys were cruel and <u>called him filthy Fredo, thus facing a creature</u> (...)."
This phrase is an example of a metaphor. Metaphors <u>don't use words like "like" or "as" to make comparisons</u>. The writer or speaker <em>relates two different things </em>and the audience <em>understands this is a comparison. </em>
The metaphor is used to <u>characterize one subject by comparing it to the other</u>. The purpose of the metaphor is to <u>help the audience have a better understanding of a certain subject</u>. By <em>using a concept or identity we understand clearly, in this case, "creature", we understand better the less known element, "filthy Fredo".</em>
Simile presents a likeness or similarity between two things and connects them using "like" or "as". A metaphor argues that two things are identical <em>and is considered a stronger form analogy than a simile.</em>
A hyperbole compares or describes exaggeratedly things just for the sake of emphasis.
