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Reading Comprehension: Read the quoted parts carefully and answer the questions in English. Write your answers in the corresponding space.Wherefore feed and clothe and save
From the cradle to the grave
Those ungrateful drones who would
Drain your sweat-nay, drink your blood?

What figure of speech is used in Line 2?​
【正确答案】：

METONYMY IS USED IN THE LINE 2.

【题目解析】：引文中的第二行使用了借代的修辞手法。分别用cradle和grave来代替青少年和老年。