Need help with Synecdoche is a "figure of speech" in which a part is used for a whole, or the reverse. Please help with the following especially with School and Hand. This is what I have so far. Thanks!
1) Jackson has a strong arm: Meaning is, Throws well?
2) Joe has a good eye at the plate:Meaning is,Sees things good at the field?
3) School: Meaning is building of education?
4)Hand: meaning is, Palm, fist or shaker?
I stuck with school and hand. I have no idea how to translation these two.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synecdoche
Read through the examples in the lists here. Let us know what you decide.
Hand: A sailor on a ship, as in All Hands on deck.
School: Meaning to teach, to educate: School your children in the art of politeness.
Remember, the word refers to a part used for the whole, or the reverse.
a good eye: his judgement on the strike zone is excellent.
strong arm: Need more context, but arm is refering to significant part of whole, so in the baseball context, a strong thrower, but in this instance: The producer used his strong arm to sign Lada Gaga to the part.
Now, synecdoche is just not part for whole, it can be place for event, and other things.
http://books.google.com/books?id=aWm2iDGGsAIC&pg=PA104&lpg=PA104&dq=synecdoche+strong+arm&source=bl&ots=YLVlULr2Q7&sig=MeOGW3CJR-wkO1VVG5nlwuUbI9E&hl=en&ei=FmKiTJaBGcGblgeivpHzAw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CBcQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=synecdoche%20strong%20arm&f=false
Thank you guys so much!!
I can help you with understanding the synecdoche examples related to "school" and "hand."
First, let's start with "school." Synecdoche is a figure of speech where a part is used to represent the whole or the reverse. In the case of "school," it can be used as synecdoche to represent the entire educational institution, rather than just the physical building. However, in your example, "school" is being used literally to refer to the "building of education," as you mentioned. So, this example is not using synecdoche, but rather a literal interpretation.
Now, let's move on to "hand." Synecdoche can be used with "hand" by using it to represent a person as a whole. Typically, when we say someone "gave a hand," it implies that they offered help or assistance with their entire being, not just their physical hand. In your example, the word "hand" seems to be used in a more literal sense, referring to the palm, fist, or someone who shakes hands. Again, this example does not involve synecdoche as you intended.
To create synecdoche examples using "school" and "hand," you can consider the following:
1) Using "school" as synecdoche:
- "The school excelled in the science fair" (referring to the students and teachers who represented the school).
- "He was an honor student at school" (referring to his academic achievements as a student in the educational institution).
2) Using "hand" as synecdoche:
- "He has a strong hand in the company's success" (referring to his role and contribution as a whole, not just his physical hand).
- "All hands must be on deck" (referring to the collective effort and participation of everyone).
Remember, the key to synecdoche is using a part to represent the whole or vice versa. Keep practicing, and you'll get the hang of it!