Figures of Speech (Metonymy, Synecdoche, Irony, Apostrophe)

Which figure of speech refers to addressing an absent or imaginary person, or an abstract concept as if it were present and capable of responding?

• Metonymy

• Synecdoche

• Irony

• Apostrophe

The White House announced new policy changes today" is an example of:

• Metonymy

• Synecdoche

• Irony

• Apostrophe

Which figure of speech uses a part to represent the whole or vice versa?

• Metonymy

• Synecdoche

• Irony

• Apostrophe

"O Death, where is thy sting?" is an example of:

• Metonymy

• Synecdoche

• Irony

• Apostrophe

All hands on deck" (where "hands" represents sailors) is an example of:

• Metonymy

• Synecdoche

• Irony

• Apostrophe

Which figure of speech expresses the opposite of what is meant, often for humorous or emphatic effect?

• Metonymy

• Synecdoche

• Irony

• Apostrophe

Hollywood released several disappointing films this year.

• Metonymy

• Synecdoche

• Irony

• Apostrophe

"That's exactly what I needed right now" (said after spilling coffee on your new shirt) is an example of:

• Metonymy

• Synecdoche

• Irony

• Apostrophe

"The pen is mightier than the sword" (where "pen" represents written words and "sword" represents military force) is an example of:

• Metonymy

• Synecdoche

• Irony

• Apostrophe

This work needs to be seen by a new set of fresh eyes.

• Metonymy

• Synecdoche

• Irony

• Apostrophe