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synecdoche

/sɪˈnɛkdəki/
Main Example

"All hands on deck" uses synecdoche to mean all crew members.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A figure of speech where a part represents the whole or vice versa.

Other Example

The White House issued a statement today.

He has a good head on his shoulders.

The classroom was buzzing with excitement.

Synonyms

common synecdoche

literary synecdoche

synecdoche example

Synonyms

metonymy

part for whole

whole for part

synecdoche

/sɪˈnɛkdəki/
Main Example

The teacher explained synecdoche as a way to enhance writing.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A term used in rhetoric to describe a specific type of metaphor.

Other Example

In his poem, he used synecdoche to represent the whole by mentioning just a part.

The author’s use of synecdoche made the story more relatable to readers.

She learned about synecdoche in her literature class.

Synonyms

common synecdoche

synecdoche in literature

synecdoche examples

Synonyms

metonymy

figurative language

analogy

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