The sentence uses 'as' to compare the righteous to a palm tree. A direct comparison using 'as' or 'like' is a Simile. Metaphor implies without such connecting words, while Irony and Apostrophe are unrelated here.
Identify the figure of speech in the sentence given below :
"The righteous shall flourish as the palm tree"
Held on 23 Aug 2022 · Verified 13 Jul 2026.
Metaphor
Simile
Irony
Apostrophe
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