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Which best explains the term metonymy?
A. Giving a nonhuman object or animal human qualities
B. Using an image based on an ancient myth or story
C. Replacing a word with another that is closely related
D. Comparing two things that are normally not associated

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Answer:

C

Explanation: A metonymy uses a word such as "hit the tables" instead of go play poker. It uses a word that's basically a substitute for the object being discussed.

The option which best explains the word Metonymy is (c) Replacing a word with another that is closely related.

What is Metonymy?

Metonymy can be defined substitution of the name of a property or an attribute with some related word.

Examples of Metonymy:

For example, the word "suit" can be changed for "a business executive".

Therefore, the correct option is (c).

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