synecdoche

what is a synecdoche?

• serious piece involving moral or spiritual advice

• figure of speech where a part equals the whole

• the way the author feels about the piece

• when the main idea in a sentence comes before a clause

how do you pronounce synecdoche?

• sin-nec-doe-key

• s-i-n-d-o-k-i-e

• sign-neck-dough-key

• sen-neck-di-key

which is an example of a synecdoche?

• referring to something from the past

• the absence of a conjunction for artistic effect

• comparing stars and lights without using like or as

• referring to a car as "wheels"

which is an example of a synecdoche?

• using the 5 senses to convey an image to the reader

• repeating the same consonant sound

• using the word sails to refer to the actual boat

• using the phrase old man to refer to your father

which is NOT an example of a synecdoche?

• referring to silverware as silver

• using the word crown to represent royalty or power

• referring to piano keys as ivorys

• referring to any soda as a coke

which is NOT example of a synecdoche?

• calling the alphabet the ABC's

• saying "what a pleasant day" when it's storming

• calling an old man grey beard

• referring to soldiers as boots

which is an example of a synecdoche?

• i haven't seen you in forever!

• it's raining cats and dogs!

• saying pop instead of sodas

• referring to spectacles as glasses