What type of figurative language is used in the story tell of hearts by edgar poe

personification

Explanation: Poe uses personification to help the reader relate to the story, by giving non-living things human qualities.

the reason some people sacrifice their own life for another person's life could be that they are in love with them and would do anything to keep them safe a protected even if that means risking their life in the process

roses are red,

violets are black,

for what you said,

i hope you sit on a big fat tack.