Metonymy
A figure of speech that substitutes the name of one thing for another thing closely associated with it. Metonymy is based on contiguity or association rather than similarity.
Real World
When news outlets report 'Downing Street has issued a statement,' they use the street name to refer to the Prime Minister and their team — a metonymic substitution readers process without even noticing.
Exam Focus
Name the association type (location for institution, object for user) to show precise understanding beyond just identifying metonymy.
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