deliberate use of a weaker expression to avoid offending, or placing a more positive light or an idea

comparing two things, often introduced by "as" or "like."

A brief statement of a principle

An epigram that conveys a given idea

an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either grammatically or in having a meaning that can't be deduced from the combined meanings of its elements.

Look for an approximately equivalent reference from english literature to preserve its main point and essential flavor

try to interpret the same by using the source as did the speaker, otherwise, the audience may feel spoken down to

extravagant exaggeration

a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest likeness between them.

The Expression by means of simbolic fictional figures an actions of truths or generalizations about human conduct or experience.

A witty saying

a usually short fictional story that illustrates a moral concept or religious principle.

Deliberate use of offensive language to shock.

an object incidental comment made to an imaginary person or an inanimate object

interpreted depending on the occasion and the speaker's tone and intent.

some speakers tend to blame the interpreter when they've gone too far or "misspoken.

try to use the official translation in the TL if the document is available.

a brief saying used as a guide for conduct or as a cry for a movement.

the interpreter is not doing justice to epic quality of the speaker

when a name is replaced by another, or by a paraphrase.

the addition to a metaphor of another element which is incompatible due to the poor choice of words

a witty saying that's been over-used

a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part.

the way in which words are used in speech or writing.

A contradiction in terms

use the name of one thing for that of another of which it is an attribute or associated with.

Appropiate to the subject, the occasion and the audience.

A factious narrative intended to teach a useful truth, Animals as humans.

A pun, play of words.

A short clever saying

a metaphor which the speaker elaborates upon to convey further aspects of his main idea

a humorous imitation of another person's speech or manner of speaking

a general truth, fundamental principle or a rule of conduct.