What is metonymy?

Question:Simply, it is a change of name.

EX: The Eagle flies on Monday.

Eagle would be metonymous for government check.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Simply, it is a change of name.

EX: The Eagle flies on Monday.

Eagle would be metonymous for government check.

a figure of speech that consists of the use of the name of one object or concept for that of another to which it is related, or of which it is a part, as “scepter” for “sovereignty,” or “the bottle” for “strong drink,” or “count heads (or noses)” for “count people.”

basically its like using another word or phrase to describe something.

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