He probably uses a metaphor because a simile uses the words like and as and a metaphor does not use the words like and as. Hope this helps!
It depends on what the purpose of the paragraph, is my opinion. However, I recommend chronological order.
What is the question I don't see it
I literally just found this on google but it helps lol
A veil is an article of clothing or hanging cloth that is intended to cover some part of the head or face, or an object of some significance. Veiling has a long history in European, Asian, and African societies. The practice has been prominent in different forms in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Hope that helps :)