His fingers were a blur as he typed his story what figurative language is this and define it?

This sentence uses simile, a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words "like" or "as".

Here's how it works:

* What is being compared: The speed of the man's typing and a blur.

* The comparison: The sentence implies the typing is so fast it looks like a blur.

Similes help create vivid imagery and make writing more engaging by making unexpected connections.