When a poet refers to something by one of its characteristics rather than its name – for example, referring to a country’s ‘strength’ rather than ‘armies’ – it is known as metonymy. It differs from synecdoche, in that these are abstract qualities rather than concrete parts.
Q. What is metonymy with example?
Metonymy is the use of a linked term to stand in for an object or concept. Sometimes metonymy is chosen because it’s a well-known characteristic of the concept. A famous example is, “The pen is mightier than the sword,” from Edward Bulwer Lytton’s play Richelieu.
Q. What is metonymy in poetry?
About Metonymy When a poet refers to something by one of its characteristics rather than its name – for example, referring to a country’s ‘strength’ rather than ‘armies’ – it is known as metonymy. It differs from synecdoche, in that these are abstract qualities rather than concrete parts.
Q. What is metonymy figure of speech?
Metonymy, (from Greek metōnymia, “change of name,” or “misnomer”), figure of speech in which the name of an object or concept is replaced with a word closely related to or suggested by the original, as “crown” to mean “king” (“The power of the crown was mortally weakened”) or an author for his works (“I’m studying …
For example, the wheels are one part of a car. When people refer to their car as their “wheels” that’s a synecdoche. Another term for a car is your “ride.” In this case, “ride” is a metonym because it’s a related word that replaces the term entirely.
Q. What is a metonymy in poem?
really bad or offensive
Q. What does diminish mean?
transitive verb. 1 : to make less or cause to appear less diminish an army’s strength His role in the company was diminished. 2 : to lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of : belittle diminish a rival’s accomplishments.
Q. What’s another word for diminish?
Some common synonyms of diminish are abate, decrease, dwindle, lessen, and reduce.
Q. How do you use diminish in a sentence?
- He likes to diminish the skill of others.
- I don’t want to diminish her achievements, but she did have a lot of help.
- The opposition are trying to diminish our achievements.
- We should try to diminish the cost of production.
- These drugs diminish blood flow to the brain.
- Time will not diminish our friendship.
Q. Whats is dominant?
The definition of dominant is a person who is in a position of power or who is exhibiting powerful or controlling tendencies. An example of dominant is a strong and powerful CEO. Dominant refers to a gene that will present itself by producing a characteristic that can be inherited.
Q. What traits are dominant?
Examples of Dominant Traits
- Dark hair is dominant over blonde or red hair.
- Curly hair is dominant over straight hair.
- Baldness is a dominant trait.
- Having a widow’s peak (a V-shaped hairline) is dominant over having a straight hairline.
- Freckles, cleft chin and dimples are all examples of a dominant trait.
