Allegory and Symbolism

Allegory and Symbolism

By Nakiya Beaman

Multiple Choice

An allegory is...

• ...a story that represents something beyond itself.
• ...when the characters or story represent historical events.
• ...represent abstract or moral ideas.
• ...All of the above.

Multiple Choice

Allegory must include

• symbolism

• irony

• allusion

• hyperbole

Multiple Choice

Symbols allow writers to...

• ...convey layers of meaning.
• ...take a break from typing so much.
• ...turn on their headphones while they type.
• ...play Solitaire.

Multiple Choice

An allegory is a story in which:

• Characters, setting and actions stand for something beyond their literal meaning

• a story in which characters, settings, and symbols have new definitions

• a story in which characters, settings, and symbols have magical powers

• a story in which characters, settings, and symbols know one another

Open Ended

In "The Cask of Amontillado," Fortunato is a symbol/allegory for...

Summary on Allegory and Symbolism

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• Allegories mimic events in real life and actions in real relationships.

• These actions are supposed to educate or warn us in some way​

• Allegories have more depth and dimension than symbols

• Symbols stand alone and don't need interaction to have meaning.

• Allegories have symbols and those symbols interact​ in a meaninful way.