Longinus refers to which figure of speech as the 'queen of figures'?

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Comparison using 'like' or 'as'Exaggeration for emphasisDirect address to an absent or imaginary personA direct symbolic comparison without using 'like' or 'as'No figure of speech

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Longinus regarded the metaphor as the 'queen of figures' because it directly compares two different things, creating a powerful and vivid image. Unlike similes, which use 'like' or 'as', metaphors imply the comparison, making them more impactful.

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Longinus refers to which figure of speech as the 'queen of figures'?

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