Allegory

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What does it mean to read "literally"?

• Use your eyes to read

• Take the words of the story to mean exactly and only what they say

• Take the words of a story as a hidden message for something else

• Read from a book

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does it mean to read "allegorically"?

• Read an allegory

• Take the words of the story to mean exactly and only what they say

• Take the words of a story as a hidden message for something else

• Read quickly

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

A rose with thorns is admirable to the eye, but can cause pain if it is not handled correctly.

Which of the following in the best symbolic explanation for the above statement?

• Roses are pretty but can cut you with its thorns

• A girl may be beautiful on the outside and beautiful on the inside

• Friendships are great to have and are always desirable.

• People can desire a relationship but if they are unfaithful in the relationship they will cause their partner pain

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

When talking about allegories, what is the author's major interest?

• Addressing someone absent or dead as if the person or thing were present and alive

• The ulterior meaning

• His call to action

• To emphasize on the images

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What are both symbolism and allegory used for?

• They both question the meaning of life and human experience

• Concealing some hidden meaning

• To confuse students on the AP exam

• They both highlight sensory imagery

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

In the story, the character always wears a black cloak, representing their sadness and isolation.

• allegory

• symbolism

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The lion in the story represents courage and bravery.

• allegory

• symbolism

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The story is about a group of animals on a farm who represent different political ideologies and societal issues.

• allegory

• symbolism

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5