Question 14
Figures of Speech“I have read Shakespeare” is an example of
- A.litotes
- B.paradox
- C.parody
- D.metonymy
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Answer: D (metonymy)
Explanation
'Shakespeare' stands for Shakespeare's works: metonymy.
“I have read Shakespeare” is an example of
Answer: D (metonymy)
'Shakespeare' stands for Shakespeare's works: metonymy.