Metonymy and Synecdoche (ch. 5)

What is the definition of metonymy?

• A figure of speech in which a part is used to represent the whole

• A figure of speech in which something closely related is substituted for the thing actually meant

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• An exaggeration for emphasis

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What is the definition of synecdoche?

• A figure of speech in which a part is used to represent the whole or vice versa

• A figure of speech in which an object is given human qualities

• A direct comparison between two unlike things

• A statement that contradicts itself

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which of the following is an example of metonymy?

• "The White House issued a statement today."

• "All hands on deck."

• "The wind whispered through the trees."

• "He is as brave as a lion."

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which of the following is an example of synecdoche?

• "The pen is mightier than the sword."

• "Hollywood is obsessed with sequels."

• "Lend me your ears."

• "Time is a thief."

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which term best describes the use of "suits" to refer to businesspeople?

• Metaphor

• Synecdoche

• Metonymy

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which term best describes the use of "wheels" to refer to a car?

• Metonymy

• Synecdoche

• Simile

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which of the following sentences contains an example of metonymy?

• "The crown will find an heir."

• "The classroom was a zoo."

• "He ran like the wind."

• "The leaves danced in the wind."

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which of the following sentences contains an example of synecdoche?

• "The kettle is boiling."

• "All eyes were on the stage."

• "The city never sleeps."

• "The sun smiled down on us."

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Identify the figurative language used in the following sentence: "The Oval Office was busy late into the night."

• Metaphor

• Synecdoche

• Metonymy

• Simile

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Identify the figurative language used in the following sentence: "She showed off her new set of wheels."

• Metonymy

• Synecdoche

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4