what figure of speech is used in the phrase " she would rather lose her eyesight than be around when i make one of my infrequent scences".

hancock was president of congress when the declaration of independence was adopted and signed. he is primarily remembered by americans for his large, flamboyant signature on the declaration, so much so that "john hancock" became, in the united states, an informal synonym for signature.

explanation:

- the heat nearly killed them that first summer.