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Chapter 6 Metonymy 借代 6.1 What is metonymy? meto|nymy: changing names Metonymy: using Name B to replace Name A -- Name B and Name A are closely associated with (联想) each other. Why didn’t I think of it?-- Find out what they are associated with. Name B The kettle is boiling. mother tongue We can’t turn the clock back. to climb up the social ladder the cradle Name A water spoken language time means of promotion childhood 6.2 Difference between metonymy and metaphor When the two phenomena resemble each other, metaphor is involved. When the two phenomena are related to each other, metonymy is concerned. Metaphor works by similarity. Metonymy works by contiguity. 6.3 The classifications of metonymy 6.3.1 By using some tools, equipment, or instruments social ladder economic ladder career ladder Eric Liu has spent most of his life climbing up the social ladder without looking back. -- to improve one’s social status One of America’s most cherished values is giving its people the ability to move up economic ladder over their lifetimes. -- to be better-off / richer ropes, reins chair to know the ropes reins chair -- to know the ropes: to learn how to do a particular work He learned the political ropes in the New York legislature. -- the political experience He was handed the reins to the KFC and Pizza Hut units in 1996. -- the means of control or guidance Now submit your question to the Chair. -- chairperson 6.3.2 By using part of the body: Without a watchful eye, the market can spin out of control. I have no ear for music. Add more honey if you have a sweet tooth. Google hoped some really big brains would tackle the problems. Her heart ruled her head. -- the act of watching -- the ability to appreciate music -- a liking for things that are sweet -- talented people -- emotion, reasoning ability 6.3.3 By using containers to refer to what is contained The kettle is boiling. Baked apples are his favorite dish. This hotel is well kno