Metaphor, simile, metonymy, synecdoche - all explained in 5 minutes

In this video, I explain what metaphor, simile, metonymy and synecdoche mean, and illustrate how they are different from each other with clear examples (including quotations from 'Macbeth'). If you find these literary devices confusing, then make sure to watch the entire video for a better understanding! TIMESTAMPS: 00:24 - What is metaphor? What is simile? (with examples) 01:25 - Metaphor and simile in Macbeth 02:18 - Metaphor vs metonymy - what&the difference? 03:47 - Metonymy vs synecdoche - what&the difference? ? FOLLOW MY BLOG for regular learning resources and detailed analysis on Shakespeare, poetry, fiction and all things lit! ? FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM for quick study tips, quotes and short videos: ?JOIN MY MAILING LIST for monthly digests of all the good stuff I write and create for English Lit students: