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8 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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8 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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8 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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8 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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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
There are three types of alliteration:
- Initial Alliteration
- Hidden Alliteration
- ·Consonantal Alliteration
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
Check out the following list to know about some examples of alliteration in English:
- Mickey Mouse
- Fast & Furious
- Cold, Crisp & Clear
- PayPal
- Bustling Bees
- Whistling winds
- Peter Pieper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
Alliteration is used when there's a repetition of initial consonant sounds, while the rhyme is the repetition of ending sounds in words. Alliteration is also called as head rhyme or initial rhyme for the same reason.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
In English grammar, alliteration is a figure of speech used when there's a repetition of the same initial consonant in words that are closely related. For example: “wind whistled wildly” repeats “w” sound, making the literary device used an alliteration.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
In a very basic sense, 'a' is used as a prefix to words that start with a consonant, while 'an' is used for vowels.
- Example: He lives only a mile away from the office.
- Example: An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind.
This rule also applies when a word starts with a consonant/ vowel sound, such as an hour, a university, etc. This stands true to acronyms as well, for example, a UFO, an HR department, etc.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 10
In English grammar, articles are words ("a," "an," and "the") that are prefixes to nouns and are used to indicate whether the noun is specific or general. As these are used before speaking about the noun, articles can also be considered as adjectives to a certain degree. There are two types of articles; Definite and Indefinite.
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