Recognizing Metonymy in Context

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1. Which sentence contains metonymy?

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“The Oval Office” represents the President and close advisors, not the physical room.

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Recognizing Metonymy In Context - Quiz

Context plays a crucial role in understanding figurative language. In this recognizing metonymy quiz, you’ll analyze sentences and short passages to determine when metonymy is being used. You’ll practice identifying associated terms, evaluating meaning shifts, and distinguishing metonymy from literal language. Each question strengthens your ability to interpret figurative substitutions... see moreaccurately within real contexts.
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2. “The bench delivered its decision.” Here, “bench” refers to:

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“The bench” is commonly used to represent judges or the court, not the furniture.

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3. Which best describes metonymy?

Explanation

Metonymy replaces an idea with something closely associated with it.

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4. “The crown was silent during the scandal.” The word “crown” is metonymy for:

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“The crown” represents royal authority or the monarchy, not the object itself.

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5. “The press stormed the hallway.” “Press” means:

Explanation

“The press” stands for journalists and media organizations.

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6. Which line shows metonymy in a school setting?

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“The office” represents school administrators, not the room itself.

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7. Match each metonym to its meaning

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Each phrase replaces an institution with a closely associated symbol.

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8. Which sentence does NOT use metonymy?

Explanation

“The leaves changed color” is literal, not figurative.

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9. “The classroom cheered when the bell rang.” If this were metonymy, “classroom” would mean:

Explanation

“Classroom” would stand for the students, not the physical space.

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10. Which phrase is an example of metonymy in government?

Explanation

“Congress” represents the lawmakers, not the building or abstract idea.

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11. “The bottle has destroyed his life.” “Bottle” stands for:

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“The bottle” is commonly used to represent alcohol or addiction.

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12. Which example shows metonymy in the arts?

Explanation

“The brush” represents the artist and the act of painting.

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13. “The court will not tolerate this behavior.” Here, “court” refers to:

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“The court” stands for the judges and legal system, not the physical space.

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14. Which sentence relies on metonymy?

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“The streets” represents the people living and talking there.

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15. Metonymy helps writing by:

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Metonymy makes abstract ideas easier to understand by using clear, familiar associations.

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Which sentence contains metonymy?
“The bench delivered its decision.” Here, “bench” refers to:
Which best describes metonymy?
“The crown was silent during the scandal.” The word “crown” is...
“The press stormed the hallway.” “Press” means:
Which line shows metonymy in a school setting?
Match each metonym to its meaning
Which sentence does NOT use metonymy?
“The classroom cheered when the bell rang.” If this were metonymy,...
Which phrase is an example of metonymy in government?
“The bottle has destroyed his life.” “Bottle” stands for:
Which example shows metonymy in the arts?
“The court will not tolerate this behavior.” Here, “court”...
Which sentence relies on metonymy?
Metonymy helps writing by:
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