The sentence employs hyperbole, which is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. It emphasizes how long the episode felt in comparison to its actual duration. Additionally, there's an element of simile implied in the comparison of the perceived length of the episode to "years," although it's not explicitly stated with "like" or "as."
What type of figurative language does this sentence employ? "The whole episode lasted fifteen minutes but seemed years long."
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