Posted July 1,  2022

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● “Our country is not the only thing to which we owe our allegiance. It is also owed to justice and to humanity. Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong.”
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Weekly Literary Term
METONYMY
DEFINITION
Metonymy is a figure of speech in which one object or idea takes the place of another with which it has a close association.

In fact, metonymy means “change of name.” As a literary device, it is a way of replacing an object or idea with something related to it instead of stating what is actually meant. Metonymy enables writers to express a word or thought in a different way by using closely related words or thoughts. Thus, this is a method for writers to vary their expression and produce an effect for the reader.

Silver screen is an excellent use of metonymy which is used for effect rather than its literal meaning. Also, it is a substitute concept for movies, movie theaters, etc.

COMMON EXAMPLES OF METONYMY
●Hollywood (represents associations with the movie industry)
●Turf (represents associations with area of residence or expertise)
● Feds (represents associations with government law enforcement)
● Press (represents associations with news media organizations)
● Breeze (represents associations with something that is simple, straightforward, or easy)
● Coast (represents associations with seaside, ocean area, regions of land near water)
● Booze (represents associations with alcohol or liquor)
● Academics (represents associations with school, college, university, classes, or studying)
● Management (represents associations with administration, leadership, or person in charge of something)

USAGE  IN SPEECH OR WRITING
This is an easy concept. Metonymy can be quotes, slang (which is primarily metonymy at work), titles, nicknames, and so on. It is unnecessary to give more examples. Famous metonymy are well known and recognizable.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN METONYMY,
SYNECDOCHE, AND METAPHOR
In fact, there are so many ways to use metonymy  that it is often confused with synecdoche.

These literary devices are similar but they can be differentiated. Synecdoche is a figure of speech in which a part of something is used to signify the whole. For example, a common synecdoche for marriage proposal is to ask for someone’s “hand” in marriage. Of course, the “hand” in this case is just the part that signifies the whole person who is receiving the proposal.

Metonymy is a figure of speech in which one word is used to replace another to which it is closely linked. However, unlike synecdoche, it is not a part of the word or idea it represents.
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Both metonymy and synecdoche are related to metaphor, which is also a figure of speech. As a literary device, the purpose of metaphor is to compare two unlike things without using the words “like” or “as.” There are also comparative aspects within metonymy and synecdoche, so the differences between these three devices can be subtle. One way to differentiate metaphor is that it’s used to show similarity between two separate things that appear unrelated.

PURPOSE OF METONYMY IN WRITING
Overall, as a literary device, metonymy enhances literary symbolism. Replacing words and ideas with others that are closely associated with the original words and ideas allows the reader a more profound way of considering the meaning of an image or concept that the writer is trying to convey. In addition, these figures of speech enhance literary expression and expand description in order to avoid repetitious phrasing.
● Demonstrate Linguistic Skill
● Create Imagery
● Avoid Word and/or Idea Repetition

Source: https://literarydevices.net/metonymy/

DISCLAIMER: These discussions of Literary terms are not my writing or ideas. I am not an expert, and so I have chosen the works of those authors or organizations, shown as the sources, who know what they’re talking about. I use their works word for word, sometimes with editing, modifications, and combination with the works of other experts. Here and there I add some comments of my own and miscellaneous bits and pieces from other sources. However, much of the writing is word for word from the sources.
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​● National Blueberry Month
● National Anti-Boredom Month
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● National Hot Dog Month
● National Ice Cream Month
● National Picnic Month
● Cell Phone Courtesy Month
● Day of the Knife (July 25 to
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   Week: 1-7
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● Dog Days of Summer - First
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● Roswell UFO Days - July 1-3
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● Nude Recreation Weekend- 3-9

July 1 is: 
● National ID Your Pet Day
● American Zoo Day
● Doctor's Day
● Bidhan Chandra Roy Birthday
● Rath Yatra
● Fisherman’s Holiday
● Sir Seretse Khama Day

New Dictionary Words in 2022
● annexin (n) =  “Any of a family of proteins which occur in eukaryotes and bind to mem-brane phospholipids in the presence of calcium.”
● ​Annie Oakley (n) = 
A complimentary ticket or pass to a theatrical or sporting event.”
● bualadh bos (n) = 
Clapping, applause; praise. Also: a round of applause.”
● Celtiberi (n) = “a member of a Celtic people (Celtiberi) who inhabited the Iberian peninsula during classical times the extinct language of this people, possibly belonging to the Celtic branch of the Indo-European family, recorded in a number of inscriptions

Source: https://public.oed.com/updates/new-words-list-march-2022/