Metonymy vs Synecdoche 1

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What is metonymy?

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A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated.

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What is synecdoche?

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A figure of speech in which a part is used to represent the whole or vice versa.

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Example of metonymy: 'The White House issued a statement.' What does 'The White House' refer to?

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It refers to the President or the administration, not the building itself.

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Example of synecdoche: 'All hands on deck.' What does 'hands' refer to?

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It refers to the sailors or crew members, not just their hands.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'Lend me your ears.'

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Synecdoche.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'England decides to keep check on immigration.'

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Metonymy.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'The cup is quite tasty.'

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Metonymy.

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Identify the figure of speech: 'What's the head count?'

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Synecdoche.

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What is the main difference between metonymy and synecdoche?

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Metonymy uses a related term to represent something, while synecdoche uses a part to represent the whole or vice versa.

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Provide an example of metonymy in a sentence.

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'Hollywood is known for its movies.' (Hollywood refers to the film industry.)