On the Forms and Cultural Meaning of Metonymy in the English Language
Wenyuan Wang
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Wenyuan Wang
Abstract
Metonymy is one of the most commonly used figures of speech in the English language.As far as form is concerned,it is expressed in seven different ways.What is more,it is culturally loaded in meaning.To understand and use it correctly,one must strengthen his/her knowledge in humanities.
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Metonymy is one of the most commonly used figures of speech in the English language.As far as form is concerned,it is expressed in seven different ways.What is more,it is culturally loaded in meaning.To understand and use it correctly,one must strengthen his/her knowledge in humanities.
Key concepts: Metonymy, Linguistics, Meaning (existential), Psychology, English language, Sociology, Philosophy, Metaphor