Question

I am reading the book Frankenstein. I am in need of finding out what rhetorical device this quote is "you can blast my other passions, but revenge remains-revenge, henceforth dearer than light or food!" And the reason why. If you can help thank you!

Answer 1

Think in terms of comparison...

Look at this site regarding similes and methaphors.

http://www.virtualsalt.com/rhetoric.htm

http://www.uky.edu/AS/Classics/rhetoric.html