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  1. metonymy
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  1. metonymy
    2. This term refers to a figure of speech in which one thing is referred to by the name of something closely associated with it. It is often used in literature and everyday language to create vivid imagery or to convey meaning indirectly.
    Her description of these places employs the technique of metonymy.
    In this sentence, "the White House" refers to the U.S. government, illustrating the use of metonymy.
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