reading shepherd of the hills

"i'd see him freeze in hell before id take his orders" is an example of what?

The phrase "I'd see him freeze in hell before I'd take his orders" is an example of figurative language known as hyperbole. Hyperbole is a literary device that involves exaggeration to emphasize a point or create a vivid image. In this case, the speaker is using exaggerated language to convey their strong refusal to follow someone's orders.