In the play Julius Caesar, Marc Antony’s ____________ expression “lend me your ears” means listen.

A. oxymoronic

B. acronymic

C. metonymic

D. diminutive
***I'm not sure if it is A. oxymoronic or C. metonymic.... But i am kinda leaning towards C. metonymic... am i right?? please explain!! thanks :D

Question

In the play Julius Caesar, Marc Antony’s ____________ expression “lend me your ears” means listen.       

A.       oxymoronic

 B.      acronymic

  C.     metonymic

   D.    diminutive
***I'm not sure if it is A. oxymoronic or C. metonymic.... But i am kinda leaning towards C. metonymic... am i right?? please explain!! thanks :D

anonymous · Answer

I think its A...

hartnn · Answer

It isn't an oxymoron as it doesn't contradict itself...
It isn't acronymic as it doesn't use initials to form another word....
It isnt diminutive as it isnt a word that is made with a suffix...
It IS Metonymic as it uses one word in exchange for that of another LEND is used in a different way than it is normally used yet still makes sense!

anonymous · Answer

So I am correct?? it is C. metonymic?? :D

hartnn · Answer

yup, its C.

anonymous · Answer

thanks!! and thanks for the explanation also :D

hartnn · Answer

my pleasure :)