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Q. what is the difference between metonymy and synecdoch in the following sentences? justify your answers.,, 1. he has many mouths to feed, 2. the kettle is boiling, 3. education extends from the cradle to the grave, 4. take out your Shakespeare, 5. I have my daily bread to earn.

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Answered by MrPerfect0007
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Metonymy: substituting the name of an attribute or feature for the name of the thing itself

Synecdoche: substituting a more inclusive term for a less inclusive one, or vice versa

Here are my guesses as to which each one is:

He has many mouths to feed. (synecdoche)
The kettle is boiling. (metonymy)
Education extends from the cradle to the grave. (metonymy)
Take out your Shakespeare. (synecdoche)
I have my daily bread to earn. (metonymy)
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