"You've et a village and a half between yer..." (Tolkien, 35). (village is substituted for villagers)
Synecdoche is a type of metonymy
Metonymy
Metonymy
The Hobbit and Wheel of Time
Naming something by using a word that is closely related.
Synecdoche is a type of metonymy
Here is a sentence that uses the word metonymy. Metonymy is a figure of speech that replaces one word for another.
• Metonymy
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the white house is the most common metonymy there is in reference to the U.S executive branch
Tanong mo kay jovert
Metonymy is used in writing to create vivid imagery or draw attention to a specific aspect of something by using a word closely related to it. It can add depth and layers of meaning to the text, making it more engaging and thought-provoking for the reader.
"The White House issued a statement" (referring to the U.S. government). "The pen is mightier than the sword" (referring to writing and warfare). "Let me give you a hand" (referring to help or assistance).
A hobbit barrow is referred to as a 'smail.'
Love is a burning candle
The White House announced new policies today. (referring to the President or administration) Hollywood pays well. (referring to the film industry) The pen is mightier than the sword. (referring to the power of the written word) Wall Street reacted positively to the news. (referring to the financial district) The crown will address the nation at noon. (referring to the monarch or government)
Metonymy