What is a literary device in the book Speak?

She uses an abundant amount of similes, metaphors, and personification.

an example of each:

Simile: "Up in the air like releasing a bird..." p. 166

Metaphor: "A predator approaches..." p. 28

Personification: "The school bus wheezes..." p.3

I wish i could give you more but i dont have time, sorry :/