What is a kid-friendly definition of metonymy?
1 Answer
Oct 21, 2016
Metonymy is using a quality, attribute, or something associated to describe a reality.
Explanation:
The best way to explain metonymy to children would be through examples.
Some examples:
We're going to the pitch. (to describe playing cricket)
Canada protects its old growth forests. (to describe the government)
She put in her two bits. (to refer to share of work)
