Idiom
a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words (e.g., rain cats and dogs, see the light ).
Hyperbole
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Overstatement
the action of expressing or stating something too strongly; exaggeration.
Diction
the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
Dialect
a particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
Anecdote
a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
Memoir
a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources.
Analogy
a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.