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Analyzing Allegory in a Short Story

Question 6 • TX-English III

Which statement best describes the literary form of "The Lady, or the Tiger"?

Answer
A
It is a biblical allegory because it creates a mirror view of how people live now.
B
It is a biblical allegory because it interprets scripture and expresses moral beliefs.
C
It is a political allegory because it comments on contemporary society, trends, and behaviors.
D
It is a political allegory because it comments on leadership and government.

Explanation

The story presents a king who controls the justice system and decides how accused people will be punished. This makes it a political allegory, since it comments on leadership and government. Choice C is less specific: the story focuses on the ruler and his system of justice, not mainly on contemporary trends and behaviors.

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