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What is synecdoche?

Synecdoche is a form of metaphor. It is when you take a part of a thing to stand for the whole thing.
Examples:
1) People say ‘wheels’ to mean a whole car – ‘check out my ne...

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What is hyperbole?
Hyperbole is just a fancy way of saying "exaggeration". It's the opposite of an understatement. Though you may not have heard the term before, I guarantee you will use a hyperbolic<...
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Can you explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Similes and metaphors are both methods of comparing something, in order to describe it in a more imaginative way. With a metaphor, you are simply stating a comparison, e.g.: her eyes were emeralds.
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How do I stucture an essay?
When approaching answering an essay, first look at the question. Read it through several times. It may seem obvious, but you have to answer the question, not plonk down everything you know.Most of the que...
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What is the best way to write an essay paragraph?
The most effective method for writing essay paragraphs is to follow a '6 point paragraph' structure. This type of paragraph will allow you to hit all of hte assessment objectives that the examiners are...
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What is synecdoche?

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