The sentence uses the following figure of speech devices:1. Alliteration – Repetition of initial consonant sounds:blazing, bathed, barren, brilliance→ This adds rhythm and emphasis.2. Personification – Giving human actions to non-human things:The sun “bathed” the desert (as if the sun is gently washing it).→ Suns don’t bathe; humans do. This adds imagery and emotion.3. Imagery – Vivid description that appeals to the senses:You can almost see and feel the heat and brightness.So, it's a rich sentence using alliteration, personification, and imagery.