Metonymy

Definition

Metonymy is a figure of speech where a word or phrase is substituted with another word or phrase that is closely associated with it. It's like using a related term to represent the whole idea.

Related terms

Synecdoche: This term refers to when a part of something is used to represent the whole. For example, saying "all hands on deck" means all people on board are needed.

Personification:

This term involves giving human qualities or characteristics to non-human things. For instance, saying "the wind whispered through the trees."

Hyperbole:

Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally. An example would be saying "I've told you a million times."