Personification:
* "The butterflies were having a picnic on the table." - Butterflies, of course, cannot have picnics, this gives them human-like qualities.
* "And the chairs whispered secrets to the floor." - Chairs can't whisper, this gives the furniture a sense of life and intrigue.
Simile:
* "Hector Collector, he was as thin as a rake." - Comparing Hector's thinness to a rake creates a vivid image.
* "His pockets were stuffed full, like a bird's nest in the spring." - This comparison highlights the abundance of objects in Hector's pockets.
Metaphor:
* "His heart was a museum." - This isn't a literal museum, it's a metaphor for Hector's love of collecting and the vastness of his collection.
* "He collected the tears of the clouds." - Tears of the clouds is a metaphorical way of describing rain.
Hyperbole:
* "He collected the whispers of the wind." - This is an exaggeration to emphasize Hector's desire to collect everything.
* "He had a million things in his pockets." - A clear overstatement for comic effect.
Other:
* "He collected the smiles of the sun." - This is an example of synecdoche, where a part ("smiles") represents the whole (the sun).
These figures of speech contribute to the poem's playful and imaginative tone, making it enjoyable for readers of all ages.