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Unilorin Post-UTME Literature in English 2024 (Model questions) Question 5

Question 5

Figures of Speech

What is the term for a figure of speech that replaces the name of a thing with the name of something else with which it is closely associated?

  1. A.Synecdoche
  2. B.Metonymy
  3. C.Allusion
  4. D.Hyperbole
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Answer: B (Metonymy)

Explanation

Metonymy uses an associated word in place of the thing, e.g. 'the crown' for the king. Synecdoche uses a part for the whole.