English Literature IGCSE
Metonymy
What Metonymy means in English Literature IGCSE, as defined for Cambridge International.
Definition of Metonymy
A figure of speech where a thing or concept is referred to by the name of something closely associated with it.
Topics that use Metonymy
- Songs of Ourselves Volume 2 Part 3 (Selected) (Cambridge International IGCSE)
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Using Metonymy in the exam
Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.
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