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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
Metonymy is used to make a sentence more vivid and meaningful. In a way, Metonymy helps the writers and speakers to say more with a few words and with greater impact. A few of the reasons to use Metonymy are:
- To make language more imaginative and expressive
- To be concise by saying fewer words
- Metonymy is used to sound more poetic and persuasive
- Metonym conveys the shared understanding and cultural symbols, helping audiences connect easily
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
Metonymy is a figure of speech where something is referred to by a related term. On the other hand, a Metonym is the actual word or phrase used as a substitute. For instance, The Pen is mightier than the sword is an example of Metonymy, whereas, 'pen' and 'sword' are Metonyms. In simple words, Metonymy is the concept or figure of speech and Metonym is the substitute word that represents another idea, person or thing through a strong connection, such as place, function, symbol or an object.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
Here are the steps one can use to identify Metonym:
- First of all, after looking at a word or a phrase, ask is this word being used instead of something it is closely connected to. If yes, this is Metonym in a sentence
- Also, check the type of relationship between the words. In other words, a Metonym must have a logical or cultural connection. For instance, the White House published a statement at 9:00 AM. This means the U.S. Government or President released the statement
- Then, ask what it really refers to. Replace the word with what it stands for. After doing this, if the sentence still makes sense and the meaning is symbolic, it is likely
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
Here are some of examples of Metonymy in everyday speech:
Metonym | What it Stands for |
|---|---|
The Crown | Royal Power or Monarchy |
Suits | Business executives |
Wall Street | Stock Market |
Hand | Help |
Dish | Meal or a plate of food |
Press | Media / Journalists |
The Bar | Legal profession or lawyers |
Stage | Theater / Acting profession |
Pen | Writing or Diplomacy |
Sword | War |
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
Metonymy is a figure of speech where one word or phrase is used to represent another, based on the close association or relationship between them. It is used by writers or speakers to create imagery, add depth in a sentence, and make complicated ideas more concise.
Examples:
- The crown will decide the fate of the kingdom. Here, the word Crown stands for Monarchy or Royal power
- The pen is mightier than the sword. Here, the word Pen stands for writing or diplomacy
- The White House has refused to comment on that particular issue. Here, the White House refers to the President or the government
- The bench ruled in favor of the defendant. Here
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