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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1. an allergy medicine
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
Get the allegra 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.
by JoHa841 February 23, 2008
Get the allegory mug.1. An allergy medicine with a girls name
2. An extremely attractive girl with long thick legs that beg to be spread apart. Really cute and also really nice to talk to. Rows and is really tall.
2. An extremely attractive girl with long thick legs that beg to be spread apart. Really cute and also really nice to talk to. Rows and is really tall.
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1. My allergys are acting up, got any allegra?
2. Damn that Allegra chick is hot, have you seen those legs and ass?
1. My allergys are acting up, got any allegra?
2. Damn that Allegra chick is hot, have you seen those legs and ass?
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Spkr 2: "Not the first time, happened to Torino and Bologna already this year."
Spkr 2: "Not the first time, happened to Torino and Bologna already this year."
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Get the allegrid mug.Allegra is an amazingly pretty girl, dark long hair. Big Brown eyes. she's adorable! She is nice and shy at first but then shows her true colours if you earn her trust. She is a really nice, funny, loyal friend. A great listener. Really smart. Into drama, as she is a great actress. One of those good friends in your life you'd never want to lose
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