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What figure of speech is the sentence i wore a pen in your pocket?

This sentence uses a metaphor.

Here's why:

* Metaphor: A metaphor directly compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as." In this case, a pen (a writing instrument) is being compared to something that could be worn in a pocket, like a small knife, a lighter, or a wallet.

* The sentence implies: You are carrying something in your pocket that feels like or resembles a pen.

The sentence plays on the listener's imagination to create a sense of mystery or intrigue about what exactly is in the speaker's pocket.

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