ALLEGORY Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster Allegory is a more or less symbolic fictional narrative that conveys a secondary meaning (or meanings) not explicitly set forth in the literal narrative Parables, myths, and fables are all considered types of allegories
Allegory - Examples and Definition of Allegory in Literature An allegory is a narrative in which nearly every element, including characters and even plot, represent symbols for something else, or a narrative in which the story itself is symbolic of a broader concept or historical event
Allegory - Definition and Examples | LitCharts An allegory is a work that conveys a hidden meaning—usually moral, spiritual, or political—through the use of symbolic characters and events
Allegory: Definition, Usage, and Examples - Grammarly Allegory is a literary device that allows writers to craft narratives in which characters, events, and settings carry a surface-level meaning and also a deeper, symbolic significance, inviting readers to explore these layers of meaning
What is an Allegory? - Allegory Explained Allegory is a literary device that uses symbolic characters, settings, and events to represent abstract ideas or concepts It is often used to convey a moral or political message, and it can be found in many different forms of literature
Allegory Examples and Definition - Literary Devices An allegory is a work of art, such as a story or painting, in which the characters, images, and or events act as symbols The symbolism in an allegory can be interpreted to have a deeper meaning
Allegory | Definition, Examples, Facts | Britannica Allegory, a symbolic fictional narrative that conveys a meaning not explicitly set forth in the narrative Allegory, which encompasses such forms as fable, parable, and apologue, may have a meaning on two or more levels that the reader can understand only through an interpretive process