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Okonkwo ruled his household with a heavy hand

IS THERE ANY LITERARY DEVICE IN THIS SENTENCE.
If yes what is it

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User Droppy
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Yes, there is...

The phrase “heavy hand” is a metaphor. It doesn't mean his hand is heavy but that he is strict.
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