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What is ‘metonymy’?

A. A substitution of one word for another closely associated term
B. A type of symbolism
C. A character's internal struggle
D. A narrative structure

Answer: A substitution of one word for another closely associated term


Additional Information: Metonymy replaces the name of something with a related concept.


Subjects: Creative Writing, Writing Skills, Literary Devices, Literature, Poetry Analysis, Literature

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