Metonymy and Synecdoche Quiz
Authored by Catherine Barlaan
English
11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of metonymy?
Using the word 'scepter' to refer to a monarch
Using the word 'crown' to refer to a monarch
Using the word 'robe' to refer to a monarch
Using the word 'throne' to refer to a monarch
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of synecdoche?
all hands on deck
all ears on deck
all eyes on deck
all feet on deck
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main difference between metonymy and synecdoche?
The main difference between metonymy and synecdoche is the historical context.
The main difference between metonymy and synecdoche is the type of substitution used.
The main difference between metonymy and synecdoche is the geographical origin.
The main difference between metonymy and synecdoche is the level of abstraction used.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of metonymy?
Using the word 'crown' to refer to a monarch
Using the word 'robe' to refer to a monarch
Using the word 'scepter' to refer to a monarch
Using the word 'throne' to refer to a monarch
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of synecdoche?
all ears on deck
all eyes on deck
all feet on deck
all hands on deck
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main difference between metonymy and synecdoche?
The main difference between metonymy and synecdoche is the historical context.
The main difference between metonymy and synecdoche is the level of abstraction used.
The main difference between metonymy and synecdoche is the geographical origin.
The main difference between metonymy and synecdoche is the type of substitution used.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of metonymy?
Using the word 'throne' to refer to a monarch
Using the word 'crown' to refer to a monarch
Using the word 'scepter' to refer to a monarch
Using the word 'robe' to refer to a monarch
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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