If the give you a ruled paper, write the other way.

What figurative language is being shown and is this a compound sentence or a diffrent type of sentence

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The sentence makes no sense. You seem to have omitted a word.
If they give you a ruled paper, write the other way.
I don't know -- but how about ambiguity?

http://literarydevices.net/figurative-language/
Thank you glad you tried to help
You're welcome, and good luck.

If you remember, please post the actual answer. This has me buffaloed.