Allegory(noun)
A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one. (???? ???)
Synonyms: Symbolism, Parable, Metaphor, Fable
Antonyms: Literalness, Reality, Fact, Directness
Example: The novel is an allegory of freedom, using a journey to represent a nation
Trick to remember: Allegory sounds like “a LEG story” — a story that looks normal, but its “legs” carry a hidden meaning underneath.
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