When you refer to the film industry as Hollywood, you’re using a metonymy by calling one subject a name that equates to it.
published by Jeanett on 2021-09-01 04:14:33
A metonymy is basically the substitution of one term for another term.
published by Rochell on 2021-06-15 21:31:04
Since Bill is used to being called a suit by his friends who don’t have office jobs, he isn’t offended by the use of the metonymy.
published by Jennine on 2021-02-17 14:39:53
Did you know a commonly used metonymy for the cheerleading team is squad?
published by Stephine on 2021-01-30 06:02:20
When a guy refers to his car as his ride, he is using a metonymy.
published by Claudine on 2021-04-27 01:31:17