Question

what is synecdoche in literature?
a figure of speech where one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated.
a type of rhyme scheme commonly used in sonnets.
a form of irony where the opposite of what is expected occurs.
all of the above

Explanation:

Synecdoche is a figure of speech where a part is used to represent the whole or vice - versa, which is a substitution of one word or phrase for another with which it is closely associated. It is not a rhyme scheme or a form of irony.

Answer:

A. A figure of speech where one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated.