An Allegory is used to tell a story that has characters, a setting, as well as other types of symbols, that have both literal and figurative meanings. The difference between an allegory and a symbol is that an allegory is a complete narrative that conveys abstract ideas to get a point across, while a symbol is a representation of an idea or concept that can have a different meaning throughout a literary work.
"A Parable is like an allegory because the message has a hidden meaning"
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"The monkey on a globe of the world"
The monkey may represent how humans copy each other and not standing up for themselves. The globe may represent how we (the monkeies) abuse it and not notice because we are to busy having fun.
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"The monkey on a globe of the world"
The monkey may represent how humans copy each other and not standing up for themselves. The globe may represent how we (the monkeies) abuse it and not notice because we are to busy having fun.
by Mojo. D . October 27, 2007
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According to a legendary retelling (of doubtful origin). As alleged in a likely heavily embellished story.
During the battle of Iwo Jima, his grandfather allegendly charged two enemy machine gun nests and single-handedly destroyed them using his flame-thrower.
by Russell Clark December 18, 2005
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2. a very smart and pretty person.
unique and will get all jokes no matter how random.
one of those people who will tell you they got an "A+" on their test right after you tell them you got an "A".
2. a very smart and pretty person.
unique and will get all jokes no matter how random.
one of those people who will tell you they got an "A+" on their test right after you tell them you got an "A".
by elephantsrock March 12, 2011
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Girl- my bff said she saw you cheating!
Boy- allegedly cheating! Wheres her proof!?!
Girl- my bff said she saw you cheating!
Boy- allegedly cheating! Wheres her proof!?!
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Get the Alleged mug.1. A story used to make a statement or convey a specific meaning. Its setting, characters, and symbols can be interpreted as either figurative or literal.
2. The opposite of a georggebushy.
2. The opposite of a georggebushy.
The Lord of the Rings is believed by many to be an allegory.
The idea of an environmentalist owning a private jet seems like a bit of an allegory to me.
The idea of an environmentalist owning a private jet seems like a bit of an allegory to me.
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