Allegory
Definition:
An allegory is a symbolism device where the meaning of a greater, often abstract, concept is conveyed with the aid of a more corporeal object or idea being used as an example. Usually a rhetoric device, an allegory suggests a meaning via metaphoric examples.
Example:
Faith is like a stony uphill climb: a single stumble might send you sprawling but belief and steadfastness will see you to the very top.
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27 comments postedI remembered reading once that the best place to hide a leaf is in the forest , is this an example of allegory?
Hmm has it (09/25/2012) - I could never describe it better than that. my only reservation is, does an allegory mean that the whole book should be like an extended metaphor, or just a theme or part of a book? - does the book have to completely metaphorically link to another to be classed as an allegory?
can u give the example of a video about allegory please??
What is the difference between allegory and symbolism or symbol?
whats the difference still dont get it mane
I need info ASAP. Can someone list another name for an allegory???? PLEASE HELPPPP! I need this info tomorrow!
John Bunyon's "pilgrims progress" is an example of allegory -- it tells a story about a man on a journey who comes across obstacle and meets people who help him and some who hinder him while on his quest to reach his final destination -- but it's not REALLY about a man on a walk -- it symbolizes a spiritual journey.
Analogy is when I told my husband that him going to counseling is like trying to clean the house in the dark. How can you get out the yuck if you cant even see it. If you don't wanna see the filth and don't wanna clean it up - you can turn off the light and leave the room.
Analogy is a isolated comparison -- I wouldn't refer to "my husband is a struggling maid" like we all say and agree "Life REALLY is a journey"
Anagoly breaks down cause it is a comparison in order to help the listener comprehend your point. Allegory is recognizing and describing the similarities of things and talking about one as if it were another usually for a higher purpose or to demonstrate an abstract idea.
yep !!!
Homework. need to annotate a poem. Is this allegory: ' Through the surf and through the swell '
I'm doing a paper and I can't figure out what literary device this would be considered. Is it an allegory? - "I prize thy love more than whole mines of gold"
I am trying to use ALLEGORY in my analysis paper and I am trying to say that the creation of the monster in Frankenstein is an allegory to God creating life. Is that relevant at all? Please and Thank You!
what is the difference between an allegory and a metaphor? which would i use in an analysis paper?
idk man ask someone else
is this considered as an allegory??? >>> "I scared my mother to death"
no, that would be a hyperbole or exaggeration
an allegory is an "extended metaphor"
I never imagined there could be so many literary devices in this world! Very useful indeed. :)
Wow, this site is awesome! Thanks for the help... I needed it for a writing class.
animal farm is an allegory of the communist takeover in russia
it is a nice meaning
can u give me another example of allegory please
so nice meaning
In analogy, there is a comparison, here, there's no comparison.
What is the difference between allegory and analogy??
yeaa; whats the difference between allegory and analogy ??????
what is the difference between metaphor and allegory?
While both show a relationship, an allegory uses symbolism to represent a more important subject . Analogy attemps to show a relation ship with a more relevent item, or idea in an attempt to promote understanding. It is a way of "linking" to prior knowledge to bridge knowledge gap.
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