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Metonymy

Metonymy. [mi-ton-uh- mee ] By: Rainy Legault. The Use of Metonymy. Metonymy: A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated. Metonymy is a noun and a term used in Rhetoric. . Examples of Metonymy. Crown for Royalty

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Metonymy

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  1. Metonymy [mi-ton-uh-mee] By: Rainy Legault

  2. The Use of Metonymy Metonymy: A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated. Metonymy is a noun and a term used in Rhetoric.

  3. Examples of Metonymy • Crown for Royalty • The crown of England is getting married • Pupil for Child • The pupil was studying art.

  4. More Examples of Metonymy • Instead of putting Rich people, put wealthy • Pen for Writers • Desk for Table

  5. Remember Metonymy Give it a try!

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