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Flashcards on Literary Devices: Metonymy
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What is metonymy?
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is used to represent something closely associated with it.
Give an example of metonymy.
The pen is mightier than the sword.
What does 'the crown' represent in the phrase 'The crown issued a statement'?
The monarchy or the government
What is the purpose of using metonymy in literature?
To create emphasis, add variety, or evoke specific associations.
What is a common metonymy used for the news media?
The press or media
What does 'the White House' represent in the phrase 'The White House declared a state of emergency'?
The U.S. government or the President
What is the difference between metonymy and synecdoche?
Metonymy uses a related word or phrase, while synecdoche uses a part to represent a whole.
What does 'the pen' represent in the phrase 'The pen is mightier than the sword'?
Writing or literature
Give an example of metonymy in everyday speech.
I need to get my wheels aligned. (wheels represent car)
What does 'the crown' represent in the phrase 'The queen attends the crown'?
The royal family or the queen
What is the effect of using metonymy in poetry?
It can create vivid imagery and evoke specific emotions.
What does 'the silver screen' represent in the phrase 'He aspired to be on the silver screen'?
The film industry or movies
What is a common metonymy used for economic power?
Wall Street
What does 'the pen' represent in the phrase 'The pen is mightier than the sword'?
Writing or literature
Give an example of metonymy in literature.
The suits were not pleased with the decision. (suits represent executives or people in authority)
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What is the purpose of using metonymy in literature?
To confuse readers
To make the text longer
To create emphasis, add variety, or evoke specific associations
To hide the true meaning
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Which word represents metonymy in the phrase 'The pen is mightier than the sword'?
mightier
pen
sword
the
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What does 'the press' represent in the phrase 'The press reported on the scandal'?
physical force applied to something
a musical instrument
the news media
a printing machine
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What is the difference between metonymy and synecdoche?
Metonymy uses a related word or phrase, while synecdoche uses a part to represent a whole
Metonymy uses a part to represent a whole, while synecdoche uses a related word or phrase
Metonymy and synecdoche are the same thing
Metonymy and synecdoche cannot be used in literature
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What does 'the crown' represent in the phrase 'The crown issued a statement'?
a hat
a piece of jewelry
the monarchy or the government
a tooth
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What is a common metonymy used for the film industry?
the camera
the actors
the screen
the silver screen
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In the phrase 'He aspired to be on Wall Street', what does 'Wall Street' represent?
a street with walls
a specific building
economic power
a graffiti artist
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Which of the following phrases uses metonymy?
She danced like a butterfly
I need to get my wheels aligned
The ocean waves crashed on the shore
His eyes were gleaming stars
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What does 'the suits' represent in the phrase 'The suits were not pleased with the decision'?
a set of playing cards
men's clothing
executives or people in authority
formal attire
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What is the effect of using metonymy in poetry?
to confuse readers
to create vivid imagery and evoke specific emotions
to make the poem shorter
to change the rhyme scheme
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What does 'the crown' represent in the phrase 'The queen attends the crown'?
a hat
the royal family or the queen
a tooth
a piece of jewelry
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