Vocabulary Entry

allegory

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noun

A narrative or story in which characters and events symbolize deeper moral or philosophical meanings.

Example Sentences

"George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' is a famous allegory about totalitarianism."

"The novel uses allegory to explore complex themes like human morality."

"In the fable, the tortoise and the hare, the story serves as an allegory for perseverance."