SYNECDOCHE
[Sih-NECK-doh-kee]
-noun
A figure of speech in which:
A Part is used for the Whole
The Screen for Movies
A Whole stands for a Part
The Law for Police
A Species (specific kind)
stands for its Genus (general kind)
Cutthroats for Assassins
A Genus stands in for its Species
Creature for Person
A Material stands for a Thing
Ivories for Piano Keys
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