Allegory

What is an allegory?

• A type of poem that expresses personal feelings.

• A story where characters and events symbolize deeper meanings.

• A narrative that is purely fictional without any symbolic meaning.

• A historical account of real events and figures.

What does an allegory represent?

• A literal representation of events

• An abstract concept or moral idea

• A historical account of real events

• A simple story with no deeper meaning

Can an allegory represent historical events?

• Yes, an allegory can represent historical events through its characters and plot.

• No, allegories are purely fictional and do not relate to real events.

• Yes, but only if the author intends it to be historical.

• No, allegories are only used for moral lessons.

What is the significance of actions in an allegory?

• They serve no purpose in the narrative.

• They often illustrate moral lessons or convey the consequences of choices.

• They are purely for entertainment value.

• They only represent the author's personal experiences.

How does an allegory differ from a metaphor?

• An allegory is a complete narrative that conveys a deeper meaning, while a metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unrelated things.

• An allegory is a brief expression of a thought, while a metaphor is a long story with characters.

• An allegory uses symbols to represent ideas, while a metaphor is a direct comparison without symbolism.

• An allegory is a type of poem, while a metaphor is a type of prose.

What helps identify an allegory in a story?

• The characteristics of the main characters help identify an allegory in a story.

• The setting and time period of the story are crucial.

• The author's biography provides insight into the allegory.

• The use of metaphors and similes is the key factor.

What is the purpose of an allegory?

• To entertain the audience with humor and wit.

• To convey deeper meanings and moral lessons through symbolic figures and actions.

• To provide a straightforward narrative without hidden meanings.

• To describe real-life events in a factual manner.

Why do authors use symbolism in their literary works?

• To create vivid imagery and descriptions

• To convey double meanings about a topic or subject.

• To simplify complex ideas for readers

• To provide historical context to the narrative.

What is the relationship between allegory and fables?

• Both allegories and fables convey moral lessons, but fables typically use animals as characters and are shorter.

• Allegories are always longer than fables and do not convey moral lessons.

• Fables are a type of allegory that only includes human characters.

• Allegories are primarily used in poetry, while fables are used in prose.

What does the broken-winged bird symbolize in the poem 'Hold fast to dreams'?

• Unfulfilled dreams

• Hope and resilience

• Freedom and independence

• Fear of failure