What does the cryptic crossword clue "Figure of speech from Hamlet’s closing line (5)" mean?

The definition is "Figure of speech". The wordplay uses charade, parts. T (last letter of "Hamlet's") + ROPE (synonym of "line") [last letter: "closing"]; definition: "Figure of speech" The answer is TROPE.

Figure of speech from Hamlet’s closing line (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29080 | 26 Across | 2023-05-26 flower

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