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What figurative language is in Percy Jackson the Lightning Thief?

Similes:

* "Percy felt like he was being swept away by a giant wave."

* "The Minotaur was as big as a house."

* "The sword was as sharp as a razor."

Metaphors:

* "The camp was a haven for demigods."

* "The gods were the architects of the world."

* "The sea was a bottomless pit."

Personification:

* "The wind whispered secrets in his ears."

* "The trees danced in the breeze."

* "The water laughed as it flowed over the rocks."

Hyperbole:

* "I was so scared, I almost wet my pants."

* "I was so angry, I could have killed him."

* "It was so hot, I thought I was going to melt."

Alliteration:

* "The dark depths of the dungeon"

* "The wicked witch of the west"

* "The brave boy battled the beast"

Onomatopoeia:

* "The crash of thunder echoed through the valley."

* "The hiss of the snake made me jump."

* "The roar of the lion filled the air."

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