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

Explanation

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.