A group of people identified for a certain purpose

Read this statement: "but old fears have a way of clinging like cobwebs." how is this statement related to figurative language? this statement demonstrates personification. this statement demonstrates a hyperbole. this statement demonstrates a onomatoepia. this demonstrates a simile.

Chapters 3–5 while reading, think about… author’s purpose/point of view symbolism communication between characters —ethan frome

Which fits best in the empty box above?