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Read the statement below:<br/>“The palace refused to comment on the ...

Read the statement below:<br/>“The palace refused to comment on the issue.”<br/>The word “palace” is an example of:
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  • A Oxymoron
  • B Repetition
  • C Metonymy
  • D Paradox
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
“Palace” does not literally mean the building itself spoke. It represents the king, queen, or royal authority connected with the palace. Using something closely associated with another thing to represent it is called metonymy.

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