This question is based on General Literary Principles. The stylistic device that uses the name of one thing to describe another is called a

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 1992 Subject: Literature In English

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This question is based on General Literary Principles.

The stylistic device that uses the name of one thing to describe another is called a

synonym

metonym

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antonym

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The stylistic device that uses the name of one thing to describe another is called a 'metonym'. It is a figure of speech that substitutes the name of one object or concept for that of another to which it is related or with which it is associated. For example, "The White House declared" instead of "The President declared." In this example, 'White House' is a metonym for the President and the administration. Metonyms are commonly used in literature to add depth and layers of meaning to a text.

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This question is based on General Literary Principles. The stylistic device that uses the name of one thing to describe another is called a

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