Asked by Steve

poor soul they face is much abused with tears is what kind of figurative language

my answer is metaphor
Answered by Ms. Sue
This doesn't make sense to me.

What is the entire quote? Have you left out some words?

Answered by Steve
The tears have got small victory by that/ For it was, bad enough before their spite.

I'm sorry I didn't list the last part.
Answered by Ms. Sue
This is from <i>Romeo and Juliet</i>.

http://nfs.sparknotes.com/romeojuliet/page_210.html

I don't see where two unlike things are being compared in these lines. So I don't think it's a metaphor.

Answered by Steve
Would it be personification then?
Answered by Reed
I'd call it hyperbole. I agree with Ms. Sue that it is not metaphor.
Answered by Reed
Personification might be it. "abuse," "victory," and "spite" are human things. Ms. Sue?
Answered by Reed

hyperbole



[ hîˈpərbəlç ]


NOUN





exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

synonyms: exaggeration · overstatement · magnification · embroidery ·


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Answered by Steve
It wasn't one of the choices though.

a- simile

b- metaphor

c- personification
Answered by Reed
http://www.literarydevices.net/personification

Then I'd go with personification. Shakespeare had unique ways of expressing himself. What he means is very clear, but hard to quantify in modern terms sometimes.
Answered by e.j
I think its hyperbole as he is saying that her face has gotten abused with the tears which is obviously exaggerated.
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