Figures of Speech based on other

Relations

Metonymy

• One object is used to represent or recall another which it closely suggests.

Examples:• England decides to keep check on

immigration.• Pen is mightier than sword.

Synecdoche

• A part may be used or made to mean the whole or the whole for a part.

Example:

He lost his wheels for the weekend.

Have you learned your abc?

Metonymy VS Synecdoche

At times, you need to use your head.

The ride costs 20 pesos per head.

• A synecdoche uses part for the whole or the whole for a part.

• A metonymy is a substitution where a word or phrase is used in place of another word or phrase. A good example is the phrase “The pen is mightier than the sword.” The word “pen” substitutes for written work, and the word “sword” substitutes for violence or warfare.

Allusion

• A reference is made to some familiar fact in history, literature or religion.

Example:

It’s no wonder everyone refers to Mary as another Mother Teresa in the making; she loves to help and care after people everywhere- from the streets to her own friends.

Hyperbole

• An exaggeration to achieve an effect.

Examples:• Your suitcase weighs a ton!• She is as heavy as an elephant!• I am dying of shame.• I am trying to solve a million issues these

days.

Give what is being asked in the following items.

1. A figure of speech in which one object or idea is used to represent or recall another which it closely suggests.

2. A figure of speech in which a part may be used or made to mean the whole.

3. A figure of speech which is an exaggeration in order to achieve an effect.

4. A figure of speech in which a reference is made to some familiar fact in history, literature or religion.

Identifying Figures of Speech.

1. He addressed the chair.

2. The garment factory employs one thousand hands.

3. There is no “Open Sesame” to the treasure of learning.

4. He was taller than the hills.

5. Men call upon Moses to deliver him.

6. And my kisses shall teach thy lips

A love that shall fade no more

Till the sun grows cold

Till the stars are old

Till the leaves of the Judgment Book unfold.