Understanding Synecdoche and Metonymy
Authored by Natalie Briggs
English
12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of synecdoche?
A figure of speech where a part is used to represent the whole or vice versa.
A figure of speech where an object or concept is referred to by the name of something closely associated with it.
A figure of speech that uses exaggeration for emphasis or effect.
A figure of speech that involves the repetition of consonant sounds.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of metonymy?
A figure of speech where a part is used to represent the whole or vice versa.
A figure of speech where an object or concept is referred to by the name of something closely associated with it.
A figure of speech that uses exaggeration for emphasis or effect.
A figure of speech that involves the repetition of consonant sounds.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of synecdoche?
"The White House issued a statement."
"All hands on deck."
"The pen is mightier than the sword."
"Hollywood is known for its movies."
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CCSS.RL.11-12.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of metonymy?
"The suits on Wall Street walked off with most of our savings."
"The wheels on the bus go round and round."
"The classroom was a zoo."
"The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky."
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CCSS.RL.11-12.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence: "The crown will find an heir."
Synecdoche
Metonymy
Hyperbole
Personification
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CCSS.RL.11-12.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence: "He has many mouths to feed."
Synecdoche
Metonymy
Simile
Metaphor
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CCSS.RL.11-12.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence contains an example of synecdoche?
"The kettle is boiling."
"The restaurant served us a delicious meal."
"The sails were seen on the horizon."
"The library was silent."
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CCSS.RL.11-12.4
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