if the underlined portion is supposed to be the line in quotes, it will be a simile
Explanation:
a simile is a comparison between 2 devices without using "like" or "as". it can be easily mistook for a hyperbole, as it represents over-exaggeration of the line
The words the author chooses to use in a passage can change the whole tone and feeling of the story in many different ways, or add depth and detail to the story
