ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

EARLY BRITISH LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the term for metaphorical phrases wherein two-three words replace a concept?
A
Alliteration
B
Kenning
C
Syntax
D
Free Verse
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Both metonymy and metaphor involve the substitution of one term for another. In metaphor, this substitution is based on some specific analogy between two things, whereas in metonymy the substitution is based on some understood association or contiguity.

Detailed explanation-2: -A word or phrase for one thing that is used to refer to another thing in order to show or suggest that they are similar. An object, activity, or idea that is used as a symbol of something else.

Detailed explanation-3: -Standard metaphor. A standard metaphor states one idea is another, making a direct comparison as if the two ideas were synonyms. Implied metaphor. Visual metaphor. Extended metaphor.

Detailed explanation-4: -Standard metaphor. Implied metaphor. Visual metaphor. Extended metaphor. Dead metaphor.

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