ENGLISH (FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE (PART 1) ) Flashcards by AALIYAH MARGARETH PLACIDO

Q

object/idea is replaced with another name

A

METONYMY

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less offensive expression

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EUPHEMISM

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uses negative terms

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LITOTES

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I am passing on the throne to my successor.

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METONYMY

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He has many mouths to feed.

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METONYMY

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She is having a senior moment.

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Euphemism

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he anchor is big boned.

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Euphemism

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I will never not love you.

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Litotes

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You’re not wrong.

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Litotes

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