Allegory

Allegory

Multiple Choice

An allegory is...

• ...a story that represents something beyond itself.
• ...when the characters or story represent historical events.
• ...represent abstract or moral ideas.
• ...All of the above.

Multiple Choice

Allegory must include

• symbolism

• irony

• allusion

• hyperbole

Multiple Choice

We wear the mask that grins and lies,

It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes,

This debt we pay to human guile;

With torn and bleeding hearts we smile

What does the mask symbolize?

• a disguise

• hidden emotion

• grins and lies

• a covering for all or part of the face,

Multiple Choice

Symbols allow writers to...

• ...convey layers of meaning.
• ...take a break from typing so much.
• ...turn on their headphones while they type.
• ...play Solitaire.

Multiple Choice

What does a figure in a dark, hooded cloak usually represent?

• Demons

• A surprise

• Celebration

• Death

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What does a red rose usually symbolize?

• Love

• Blood and gore

• A flower

• The gardener that grew it

Multiple Choice

What does the American flag symbolize?

• A red, white and blue piece of cloth

• Betsy Ross, the creator of the first flag

• Freedom

• Our favorite pastime, baseball

Multiple Choice

Why does an author use symbolism in their literary piece?

• To convey double meanings about a topic or subject

• To show the importance of symbols

• To help the reader understand the setting

• To make the story longer

Multiple Choice

An allegory is a story in which:

• Characters, setting and actions stand for something beyond their literal meaning

• a story in which characters, settings, and symbols have new definitions

• a story in which characters, settings, and symbols have magical powers

• a story in which characters, settings, and symbols know one another

Multiple Choice

Allegory must include

• symbolism

• irony

• allusion

• hyperbole

Multiple Choice

An allegory is...

• ...a story that represents something beyond itself.
• ...when the characters or story represent historical events.
• ...represent abstract or moral ideas.
• ...All of the above.