1. Simile
Making a comparison between unlike things, using “like” or “as.”
Forrest Gump’s famous simile is “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” 1

2. Metaphor
Making a comparison between unlike things without the use “like” or “as.”
An example is, “Your eyes are the windows to your soul.” – Immanuel Kant. 2

3. Hyberbole An exaggeration. I told you a million times to be quiet.
For example:
I told you a million times to be quiet.
You never speak to me.
The teacher gave us tons of work.
He ate a thousand pounds of pizza. 3