Ask your class to lend their ears, and eyes, to a short video that defines and offers examples of synecdoche and metonymy. Whether it be brand names like Kleenex® and Band-aids® that have come to stand for all the products in a category, or an object that is associated with an act or event (give a hand to help out) the video offers clever examples of these metaphorical expressions. The video, the third of seven that examine literary terms and devices, can be viewed independently or shown with the others in the series.

Concepts

literary terms, literary elements, literary devices, poetic devices, poetry

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Additional Tags

poetic devices, literary terms, figuraitve language, metaphorical expression, english language arts

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Pros

• Animations clarify and illustrate the terms
• The resource includes a short quiz and the complete transcript of the video
• Complete courses can be accessed for free by registering on the site

Cons

• Some learners may need additional examples to cement their understanding

Common Core

L.9-10.5.a