What are the expressions that describe one thing in terms of another such as in the use of personification similes or metaphors?

Expressions that describe one thing in terms of another include similes, metaphors, and personification. Similes make comparisons using "like" or "as" (e.g., "as brave as a lion"), while metaphors imply a direct comparison without those Words (e.g., "time is a thief"). Personification attributes human qualities to non-human entities (e.g., "the wind whispered through the trees"). These literary devices enhance imagery and deepen understanding by linking familiar concepts to new ideas.