Intro to Allegory

Allegory must include

• symbolism

• irony

• allusion

• hyperbole

When analyzing any story which of the following most helps you identify an allegory in the story?

• Tne time period the story is written in.

• The characteristics of the main characters.

• The message in the story.

• The ending of the story.

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,

Symbol or Allegory: A story where a bull chooses his battles, showing the idea that not every fight is a good idea

• Symbol

• Allegory

Symbol or Allegory: A story where a tortoise beats a hare in a race, showing the idea that hard work pays off

• Symbol

• Allegory

The stories "Little Red Riding Hood" and "The Tortoise and the Hare" are examples of what?

• Allegory

• Satire

• Situational Irony

Which of the following is a key characteristic of an allegory?

• A) Literal meaning

• B) Hidden meaning

• C) Simple narrative

• D) Complex characters

In literature, an allegory is primarily used to convey what?

• A) A literal story

• B) A hidden message or moral

• C) A character's development

• D) A historical event

Which of the following stories is an example of an allegory?

• A) A story about a farmer planting seeds

• B) A story about a king's reign

• C) A story about animals representing political figures

• D) A story about a child's adventure

What is the primary purpose of using allegory in literature?

• A) To entertain

• B) To educate

• C) To convey deeper meanings

• D) To describe characters