| A | B |
| Hyperbole | Overstate or Exaggerate things to make a point |
| Cliche | Overused expression or figure of speech |
| Oxymoron | Use two normally contradictory words to express wise insight |
| Understatement | Deliberately say less then is actually meant for irony purposes or humor |
| Aphorism | A wise saying condensed into a few words |
| Gnomic Saying | A short expression that voices a common concern |
| Euphemism | A delicate term for an unpleasant object or event |
| Sarcasm | An Ironic verbal statement |
| Pun | A Play on words that give a humorous effect |
| Gnomic Saying | A short expression that teaches a moral point |
| Aphorism | General ideas about life conveyed in just a few words |