Question

i have told you a thousand times not to spit on the road
the figure of speech in the line is​

Answer 1

The figures of speech that are used in the given sentence are alliteration and hyperbole.

Explanation:

• The intentional repetition of the same beginning consonants makes a successive sound, is known as alliteration.

• It is used as a way of connecting words in a sentence to exaggerate information.  

• Since "thousand times", both start with "t" they are expressing alliteration and exaggeration.

• Whereas, the exaggeration as a figure of speech in a sentence is known as hyperbole.

• It is mostly used in poetry to focus on strong emotions and to leave impressions.