Which statements best describe the purposes of allegory? Check all that apply.provide facts about historical figurescriticize behaviors of people in societyprovide data about new trendsteach a lesson about moralityexpress dissent in a safe waycomment on political leadersexplain real events as they happened

Allegory uses characters and events to represent broader ideas, so it can criticize behaviors in society and teach a moral lesson. It can also let writers express dissent indirectly and comment on political leaders through symbolic figures or events. Providing factual data or explaining events exactly as they happened is not the main purpose of allegory.

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