Hearing the creaking steps on the front porch late at night, Sheila's heart turned to ice.

What figure of speech is used in this sentence?

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Answer:

Metaphor

Explanation:

They didn't use the words "like or as" that means its but it's not a simile. The author used two unlike things to get help the reader visualize the sentence.

Answer:

It's a hyperbole

Explanation:

A hyperbole is a exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.