Assignment #4: Understanding Metaphor and Metonhymy

Definition of Metaphor: a form of a figure of speech where a descriptive word or phrase is attached to an object or action in a similar but not necessarily an applicable way

Definition of Metonhymy: a form of substitution for the name of something; usually related to the properties of it

Metaphor Example from text: The image of the Nike symbol and its relation with being able to run fast
Metonhymy Example from text: The connection between the Nike swish symbol and athletic heroes

Application of Metaphor and Metonhymy: I did not I apply the concepts of Metaphor and Metonhymy at all in my own PowerPoint. The information I added was factual and was without the use of these two tropes.

Metaphor Example: 

This example was perfect and an exactly the type of metaphor I think of. In this metaphor, shoes are called the "jewelry for the feet"

Metonhymy Example:

Ashley did a nice job with this Metanhymy. With the term "equal rights" my mind instantly goes to the thought of gays, lesbians, etc. so the color scheme she used was perfect. She also chose photos with American flags in the background. That was a nice touch.