Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What type of figurative language is used to express something indirectly by referring to something related to it?

Metonymy
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole

The correct answer is: Metonymy

Metonymy is a type of figurative language that refers to something indirectly by using a related term. This means that the answer references the actual concept in some way, rather than using a similar sound or exaggerating for emphasis. Alliteration is the repetition of beginning sounds, which is not an indirect reference. Onomatopoeia is using words that sound like the thing being described, which is direct rather than indirect. Hyperbole is exaggerating to emphasize a point, which is not indirect as it uses direct exaggeration to get a point across. Therefore, metonymy is the most accurate choice for this question.