Metonymy and Proverb
Metonymy
It is a figure of speech that replaces the name of a thing
with the name of something else with which it is closely associated. We can
come across examples of metonymy both from literature and in everyday life.
Examples of Metonymy in Everyday Life
We
use metonymy frequently in our everyday life. For a better understanding, let
us observe a few metonymy examples:
- England decides to keep check
on immigration. (England refers to the government.)
- The pen is mightier than the
sword. (Pen refers to written words and sword to military force.)
- The Oval Office was busy in
work. (“The Oval Office” is a metonymy as it stands for people at work in
the office.)
- Let me give you a hand. (Hand
means help.)
Proverb
Proverbs and sayings are short statements of wisdom or advice that are transmitted from generation
to generation and have passed into
general use. A proverb is a short
statement usually known by many people. It states something that is common
experience or gives advice. Here are some examples.
The best things in life are free."
The best things in life are free."
We don't have to pay for the things that
are really valuable, like love, friendship and good health.
"A stitch
in time saves nine."
Repair something as soon as it is damaged. That's a small repair
job. If not, you will have a much bigger and more expensive repair job
later.
"Still waters run
deep."
Some rivers have rough surfaces with waves. That's usually
because the water is shallow and there are rocks near the surface. But
deep rivers have no rocks near the surface and the water is smooth and
still. "Still waters run deep" means that people who are calm
and tranquil on the outside, often have a strong, "deep"
personality.
"The way to a
man's heart is through his stomach."
Many women have won a man's love by cooking delicious meals for
him. They fed his stomach and found love in his heart.
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