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What is metonymy?

Respuesta :

the substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant

Answer:

Metonymy is a figure of speech

Explanation:

When writers use another word that names something that is in some way related to the original thing, and describes one of its qualities or features, they are using a figurative language called Metonymy . For example: "Crown" can refer to power or royalty; "Wall Street" can replace Financial Industry in America, and "Hollywood", the film industry.