Which statements are true of an allegory? Check all that apply.It is an extended metaphor.It has literal and symbolic meanings.It helps to communicate an abstract concept.It is an exact representation of actual events.It uses objects to represent a single characteristic.It has moral, social, religious, or political significance.
Answer
A
It is an extended metaphor.
B
It has literal and symbolic meanings.
C
It helps to communicate an abstract concept.
D
It is an exact representation of actual events.
E
It uses objects to represent a single characteristic.
F
It has moral, social, religious, or political significance.
Explanation
An allegory is an extended metaphor: its characters, events, or images have a literal meaning and also stand for broader ideas. This lets a writer communicate abstract concepts, often with moral, social, religious, or political significance. It does not have to be an exact account of real events, and its symbols can represent complex ideas rather than just one characteristic.
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