Synecdoche and Metonymy

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Synecdoche

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Using a word that is an aspect of an idea to refer to the whole idea, person or object

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Metonymy

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Using a slightly related word to refer to an idea, person or object

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Is this example synecdoche or metonymy: "Yo check out my new wheels man"

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Synecdoche

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Is this example synecdoche or metonymy: "The pen is mightier than the sword"

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Metonymy

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Is this example synecdoche or metonymy: "Lend me your ears, ladies and gentleman"

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Metonymy

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Is "All hands on deck" an example of synecdoche or metonymy?

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Synecdoche

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The Oval Office issued a statement regarding the new tax policy.

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Metonymy

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Is this example synecdoche or metonymy: "The White House announced new policies today"

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Metonymy

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Which of the following is an example of synecdoche? "The kettle is boiling", "The crown will find an heir", "Hollywood is known for its movie industry", "The suits on Wall Street walked off with most of our savings"

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"The crown will find an heir"

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Is this example synecdoche or metonymy: "He has a Picasso in his living room"

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Metonymy