Which excerpt is an example of metonymy?

A.

"Since Number Five is out of the bathroom now,"

B.

"We think of lukewarm water and hope to get in it."

C.

"I shall be telling this with a sigh somewhere ages and ages hence"

D.

"I watch you wrapped up like garbage"

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Elias Boone

30 December, 18:06

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Bridger Wilkins · Answer 1

I'll say my best answer is C. Sorry if it's not correct!

Which excerpt is an example of metonymy?A."Since Number Five is out of the bathroom now,"B."We think of lukewarm water and hope to get in it."C."I shall be telling this with a sigh somewhere ages and ages hence"D."I watch you wrapped up like garbage"