Metonymy Quiz

What is metonymy?

• Replacing words with associated words
• Removing adjectives from object
• Metaphorical representation of animals
• Use of evocative phrasing

Where is the origin of metonymy?

• Spain
• Greek
• USA
• Malaysia

Does Metonymy need a word associated with it?

• YES
• NO

Which of the feature below about Metonymy is incorrect?

• stand for something closely related to it
• referring to the exact item
• referring to the exact concept
• got it's own meaning directly

"Sam, lend me your ears, I have something to tell you"! what does lend me your ears means?

• Borrow your ears
• Attention is needed
• Cut your ears
• give some feedback

The suits on Wall Street walked of with most of our savings what does the "suits" means?

• Businessmen of Wall Street
• Suits that bought from Wall Street
• Thieves from Wall Street
• Leonardo DiCaprio

The Oval Office will be making a announcement due to this issue. What does "Oval Office" refers to?

• Businessman working space
• President working place
• Shopee headquarters
• A mansion for rich people

What part of " The pen is mightier than the sword" is metonymic?

• The pen
• The sword
• The pen and the sword
• Is mightier than

Jamie has a smooth tongue What does a “smooth tongue” means?

• Speaks loud
• Big and long tongue
• Pleasant speech
• Cannot speak

We swear loyalty to the crown! What’s the meaning of “crown”?

• A crown that you wear
• The monarchy
• LeBron James
• Burger King