Final answer:
An example of figurative language involving references to another text, like the Bible, is an allusion. Allusions enrich the text by calling to mind the context of the referenced material, creating a deeper layer of meaning.
Step-by-step explanation:
When referencing another text in literature, such as the Bible, the figurative language used is called an allusion. An allusion is an indirect reference to a text, person, event, or work, which enriches the text by invoking the context of the alluded material. For example, saying 'He had the patience of Job' refers to the Biblical character known for his endurance of suffering.
Types of Figurative Language include metaphors, similes, personification, and more. Metaphors make direct comparisons between two unrelated things, implying one thing is another, such as 'My love, you are a rose.' Similes also compare two unlike things but use 'like' or 'as,' e.g., 'My darling, you are like a rose.' Personification gives human-like qualities to non-human objects or concepts, such as 'Opportunity knocked on my door.'