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Generate QuizWhen an author uses 'The Crown' to refer to the British monarchy or king, this figure of speech is known as ________.
- Metonymy
- Personification
- Hyperbole
- Alliteration
Answer: Metonymy
Metonymy replaces the name of a thing with the name of something closely associated with it. The crown is a physical object associated with royal authority.