Which best explains the term synecdoche?
A. Figurative language that refers to a whole by its part
B. Metaphors that are most often applied to people
C. A comparison between abstract and concrete things
D. Common sayings or proverbs that a culture shares
Answer: A. Figurative language that refers to a whole by its part
Synecdoche is a sort of metaphor or speech known as a part for the whole or whole for the part. It consists in taking a unit and replacing this one with the whole one (for example, “lend me your ears” is left saying to “listen to me”); or the opposite; i.e., a part for the whole (for example, “the law” is left of the name of policemen). Synecdoche is a subcategory of metaphors that helps to give the author the opportunity to present a more symbolic or vivid allusion in the prose by replacing the main thing with something closely related to it. It is a stylistic approach that can render a statement more emphatic or concise, provide lyricism, or make the language sound appealing
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