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In this engaging PowerPoint Presentation, we explore synecdoche—a fascinating figure of speech that enhances writing by allowing a part to represent the whole or the whole to represent a part. This literary device is widely used in poetry, rhetoric and everyday language to create strong imagery and conciseness.

Learning Objectives (Aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy):

• Identify synecdoche in literary and non-literary contexts.
• Analyse how synecdoche enhances meaning and effect in writing.
• Apply synecdoche creatively in speech and composition.

What is Synecdoche?
Synecdoche is a type of figurative language where:

• A part represents the whole (e.g., “wheels” for a car).
• The whole represents a part (e.g., “the world” to refer to people or society).

Forms of Synecdoche: Understanding the Concept

• Part for Whole: “Sails” refer to an entire ship.
• Whole for Part: “The Pentagon” represents military officials.

Synecdoche vs. Metonymy: What’s the Difference?
While both involve substitution:

• Synecdoche uses a part-to-whole or whole-to-part relationship (e.g., “boots” for soldiers).
• Metonymy substitutes a word with something closely associated with it (e.g., “The White House” for the U.S. government).