How many literary devices do we have in English Literature?

The conventions of a number of the states, having at the time of their adopting the constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added: and as extending the ground of public confidence in the government, will best ensure the beneficent ends of its institution. what is meant by the phrase "further declaratory and restrictive clauses"?

The purpose of using personification in the excerpt is to show how? enrique’s journey.

What is a word that is stronger than "beautiful"