Synecdoche, usage, and elements

Explain the difference between metonymy and synecdoche using examples from literature.

• Metonymy and synecdoche are the same literary device

• In literature, an example of metonymy is when we use the term 'crown' to refer to a king or queen, while an example of synecdoche is when we use the term 'wheels' to refer to a car.

• Metonymy is used for inanimate objects, while synecdoche is used for living beings

• Metonymy and synecdoche are only used in poetry, not in prose

The whole matter is being looked into by the police.

• spied on

• reflected

• investigated

• checked

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Since Perelman's research, many other authors have followed his path.

vs.

Since the research by Perelman, many other authors have followed his path.

• Perelman's research

• research by Perelman

• indifferent

Ken and Joyce, Ken's wife, are business partners.

• Ken and Joyce

• Ken's wife

•  

  are business

• partners

The following is an example of a Synecdoche...

• I've asked you a million times to take out the trash!

• BANG! POW! Plop!

• GO GREEN WAVE

• Raining cats and dogs

Referring to a car as "my wheels"

• anachronism

• synecdoche

• anaphora

• apostrophe

What is an example of synecdoche?

• "gray beard" refers to old man

• "strawberry" refers to fruit

• "crown" refers to queen

• "hand' refers to help

Nelson Mandela finally received his freedom after spending several years in captivity

• martinique

• prison

•  

  a hospital

Head

• roll

• leader

• manager

• master

There was a big hole in Atong's boat. Water came into the boat. He used his hands to scoop up the water.

The word he refer to...

• Atong

• Atong's boat

• the hole