Author:
Laura McKinney
Date Of Creation:
7 August 2021
Update Date:
11 May 2024
Content
The synecdoche It is a rhetorical figure in which the part is designated by the whole (or vice versa). For example: Argentina negotiates an increase in soy exports. [Argentina instead of the government of Argentina]
This literary device implies the replacement of one word by another or others, which acquire a figurative meaning.
- See also: Rhetorical figures
Types of synecdoche
- The part for the whole. For example:They are looking for a the ceiling where to live. [the ceiling instead of home]
- The whole for the part. For example:Germany he won 3 to 2 in the final. [Germany instead of Germany national team]
- The genus by the species. For example: The pet he escaped. [pet instead of dog]
- The species by genus. For example:In those years, mens they had other priorities. [mens instead of people]
- The singular for the plural. For example: The Labrador he is a very faithful dog. [The farmer instead of thelabradors]
- The sign for the thing represented. For example:The crown was the main responsible for those events. [crown instead of the Kings]
Examples of synecdoche
The part for the whole
- Just turned 80 springs. [springs instead of years]
- He was the last heir to the throne before the Russian Revolution. [throne instead of kingdom]
- We saw the candles go far. [candles instead of boats]
- There are two ice creams per head. [head instead of invited]
The whole for the part
- The city took to the streets to claim. [the city instead of the citizens]
- Argentina and England they faced each other in 1982 over the Malvinas Islands, a conflict that, even today, remains unsolved. [Argentina and England instead of Army of Argentina and England]
- Trade negotiations between Mexico Y United States. [Mexico Y United States instead of the governments of Mexico and the United States]
- As soon as I heard the explosion, I saw the police. [police instead of some cops]
The genus by the species
- The room was very well decorated with that flower. [flower instead of rose]
- East tree it will be very nice in the garden. [tree instead of lemon Tree]
- When they returned to the farm, they could not find ruminant. [ruminant instead of cow]
The species by genus
- Shall be earned bread on your own if you decide not to go to college. [bread instead of food]
- In Rome, mens they used to eat lying down. [mens instead of people]
The singular for the plural
- The swimmer has a lot of stamina. [the swimmer instead of theswimmers]
- The Teen it is always combative. [the teenager instead of theteenagers]
- It is not easy to ask for help for him addict. [The addict instead of addicts]
- The poodle he is very hysterical. [the poodle instead of the poodles]
- The English It is very punctual, you never have to make it wait. [English instead of Englishmen]
- The architect It must be very neat, detailed and creative. [The architect instead of the architects]
The sign for the thing represented
- The crown was the main responsible for those events. [the crown instead of the Kings]
- The boots and the Church were key actors in the last dictatorship. [the boots instead of the military]
- Follow with: Allusion