Explanation:
The phrase "if I might have seen her clipping shears that went missing a decade ago" contains several literary devices:
Imagery: The reader is given a clear mental image of the missing cutting shears by the way the sentence describes them.
Irony: A hilarious or surprising turn of events is suggested by the suggestion that the speaker may have noticed the missing shears ten years ago.
Hyperbole: The speaker's hypothetical claim that the shears have been lost for ten years is a bit of an exaggeration that emphasizes the gravity of the situation.
Symbolism: The story's loss or mystery may be represented by the cutting shears, or they may stand for something more meaningful. The phrase utilizes several literary methods such as evoking imagery, conveying sarcasm, using hyperbole, and possibly symbolizing deeper significance within the text.
