Diction -- Representation Flashcards
1
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What is a metonymy
A
One thing is represented by another that is commonly associated with it
2
Q
Metonymy example
A
crown, white house, corner office
3
Q
Synecdoche
A
a part represents the whole
4
Q
synecdoche examples
A
wheels in place of a car, all hands on deck in place of people, i need another pair of eyes on this in place of an observer
5
Q
Personification
A
Human qualities applied to ideas or inanimate objects
6
Q
Personification example
A
anthropomorphism when applied to animals and other creatures
7
Q
Apostrophe example
A
Prayer, talking to dead relatives, plants
7
Q
Apostrophe
A
Speaker addresses object that can’t respond or something that isn’t true. Often an absent or dead person
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