METONYMY

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METONYMY
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I. The definition of Metonymy
Metonymy is the transference of meaning
from one object to another based on
contiguity of notions we use the name of
another because these objects are
associated and closely related: “ the kettle
boils” instead of “the water of the kettle
boils”. “crown” instead of “monarchy”
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II. The cases of metonymy:
We use the name of container instead of the thing contained:
Ex: - He drank the cup. (= the coffee, the tea, etc. in the cup)
- He is too fond of the bottle (= the liquor in the bottle).
- The conquerors smote the city (= the inhabitants of the city).

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2. Names of parts of human body may be used as symbols
Ex:
- She has an ear for music. (= She possesses a remarkable talent
for learning, imitating, appreciating, etc. music.)
- She has a good head of business. (= She is gifted in/is clever at dealing with business.)
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3. The concrete is used instead of abstract.
Ex:
- His Majesty (= the king) died a year ago.
- His Holiness (= the Pope) has just come back to Rome.
- Can you protect your children from the cradle to the grave (= from the childhood to the death)
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4. The materials are used for the things made of the materials.
Ex:
- All our glass is kept in the cupboard.
(= vessels and articles made of glass)
- He was buried under this stone.
(= this tomb made of stone, this tombstone
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5. The name of the author is used for his works.
Ex:
- I have never read To Huu (= To Huu’s poems).
- Have you ever read Nam Cao (= the works of Nam Cao)?
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6. Part is used for the whole and vice versa or when the whole is used for a part.
Part is used for the whole:
Ex: I have got a new set of wheels (=car ,motorcycle )
The whole is used for a part:
Ex: She is wearing a fox (= a fur coat ).

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Group 4
1. Trương Thị Lan
2. Trần Thúy An
3. Nguyễn Thị Lệ
4. Lê Thị Mỹ Linh
5. Nguyễn Thị Mai
Goodbye