Language and Style Unit Test

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What is synecdoche?(1 point)
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A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to emphasize an idea or emotion.
A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to emphasize an idea or emotion.

when an animal, object, or idea is given human characteristics
when an animal, object, or idea is given human characteristics

A figure of speech that uses part of something to refer to its whole.
A figure of speech that uses part of something to refer to its whole.

when expressions that are not literally true but imply ideas indirectly are used for a descriptive effect
when expressions that are not literally true but imply ideas indirectly are used for a descriptive effect
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Answer 1

The correct response is:

A figure of speech that uses part of something to refer to its whole.

This accurately defines synecdoche, which is a literary device where a part is used to represent the whole, or vice versa.