As Chapter 7 explains, the sentence, "Osama bin Laden destroyed the World Trade Center,"is an example of ____________________ and is not technically correct. Two jetliners, ratherthan bin Laden, took down the Twin Towers.

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The sentence is an example of "metonymy," a figure of speech in which a thing or concept is referred to by the name of something closely associated with that thing or concept. In this case, Osama bin Laden is used metonymically to represent the actions carried out by individuals under his command.

As Chapter 7 Explains, the Sentence, "Osama Bin Laden Destroyed