Hyperboles

Hyperboles is the use of words and phrases to exaggerate a thought, feeling, object, or event. Writers use this technique to create humour or sarcasm.

“I’ve told you a million times not to exaggerate.”

Symbolism

Symbolism is the use of symbols, often objects, that have strong associations with well-known events or experiences.

For example, many ornaments and collectibles have been created depicting the people and events of the terrorist attack on the United States of America on September 11, 2002.