Which is an example of "metonymy"?

A The White House issued a statement. (meaning the President)

B She runs like the wind.

C The lake was a mirror.

D I died laughing.

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Metonymy substitutes the name of an attribute or closely associated thing for the thing itself (The White House = the President/administration).

💡 Why is A) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which is an example of "metonymy"?" is Option A: The White House issued a statement. (meaning the President).

The other options — B) She runs like the wind., C) The lake was a mirror., D) I died laughing. — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Metonymy substitutes the name of an attribute or closely associated thing for the thing itself (The White House = the President/administration).

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Which is an example of "metonymy"?

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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