How does synecdoche affect the outcome or understanding of a poem?
1 Answer
Feb 19, 2017
It can reinforce a deeper meaning or compel the reader to reflect on a larger viewpoint than the specific statement.
It can also confound comprehension if the reader does not understand the usage, and takes the words literally.
Explanation:
See also: http://grammar.about.com/od/mo/g/metonymterm.htm
and http://grammar.about.com/od/rs/g/synecdocheterm.htm
for examples.
