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Metonymy

Metonymy. Niyatt Mengis Period 6. Definition. Me·ton·y·my [mi-ton-uh-mee] Noun - Rhetoric A Greek term meaning “a change of name” A figure of speech that consists of the use of the name of one object or concept for that of another to which it is related, or of which it is a part.

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Metonymy

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  1. Metonymy Niyatt Mengis Period 6

  2. Definition • Me·ton·y·my [mi-ton-uh-mee] • Noun - Rhetoric • A Greek term meaning “a change of name” • A figure of speech that consists of the use of the name of one object or concept for that of another to which it is related, or of which it is a part.

  3. Example 1 • “The pen is mightier than the sword” • From Edward Bulwer Lytton's play Richelieu • The "pen" stands in for the written word • The "sword" stands in for military aggression and force

  4. Example 2 • “Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears" • From William Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar • “Ears” stands in for attention • He wants the attention of his peers.

  5. Example 3 • “Her voice is full of money” • From F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby • “Her voice” stands in for the woman entirely, her personality, who she is. • Money is the adjective describing her.

  6. More examples • “I give you my word” • “Word” stands in for a promise in which he is suppose to keep. • “Can I have a word?” • “Word” refers to a conversation, meaning that person would like to speak with you.

  7. More examples • The “White House” stands in for the president who is involved in government affairs. • "Hollywood" stands in for American cinema, because of the fame and cultural identity of Hollywood is the historical center of movie studios and movie stars.

  8. More Examples • The “crown” stands in for a king or ruler, someone with power. • “Wall Street” refers to the United States money market or financial interests. • A “pink slip” refers to the layoff notice of an employee.

  9. Metonymy: My Understanding • It replaces the name of one thing with the name of something else closely associated with it. • It could be a synonym, substitution, replacement, euphemism, or exaggeration.

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