Question

Meaning of synecdoche

Answer 1

Answer:

Synecdoche is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase that refers to a part of something is substituted to stand in for the whole, or vice versa.

For example, the phrase “all hands on deck” is a demand for all of the crew to help, yet the word “hands”—just a part of the crew—stands in for the whole crew.

Answer 2

Synecdoche is figurative device used to enhance your language while writing. It used to show a bigger picture while using a smaller object or vice versa.

Eg. Two pairs of eyes could be seen in the bush.

Two pairs of eyes does not not mean only two pairs of eyes but it is used in the context of a body.

I hope this helps.