Question
Which statements are true of an allegory? Check all that apply.
It is an extended metaphor.
It has literal and symbolic meanings.
It helps to communicate an abstract concept.
It is an exact representation of actual events.
It uses objects to represent a single characteristic.
It has moral, social, religious, or political significance.
It is an extended metaphor.
It has literal and symbolic meanings.
It helps to communicate an abstract concept.
It is an exact representation of actual events.
It uses objects to represent a single characteristic.
It has moral, social, religious, or political significance.
Answers
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The true statements about an allegory are:
1. It is an extended metaphor.
2. It has literal and symbolic meanings.
3. It helps to communicate an abstract concept.
4. It has moral, social, religious, or political significance.
The following statements are not true for an allegory:
- It is an exact representation of actual events. (Allegories are often symbolic rather than literal.)
- It uses objects to represent a single characteristic. (While allegories can use objects, they typically encompass multiple characteristics and ideas.)
1. It is an extended metaphor.
2. It has literal and symbolic meanings.
3. It helps to communicate an abstract concept.
4. It has moral, social, religious, or political significance.
The following statements are not true for an allegory:
- It is an exact representation of actual events. (Allegories are often symbolic rather than literal.)
- It uses objects to represent a single characteristic. (While allegories can use objects, they typically encompass multiple characteristics and ideas.)