Answer:
Hyperbole
I think this is the answer, I hope it is correct :)
I had stolen a lot of things and got caught by a security camera. I did not need the things but I was young and afraid to ask for them. instead of facing the consequences I ran away for a day and eventually went back home. I learned that no matter what you do, facing the problem head on has a much better chance of you being able to explain yourself and getting a better outcome. running from your problems will lead to the worst possible outcome
It is a simile because your comparing two things
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both you would write it like this, ''Get the cat!" Jerry yelled.