Allegory is a literary device in which characters, events, or settings represent abstract ideas or moral qualities. It is a story within a story that conveys deeper meanings.
Imagine you're watching an animated movie where animals talk and go on adventures. While it seems like a fun story on the surface, it actually represents political systems and societal issues in the real world.
Symbolism: The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Parable: A short story that teaches a moral lesson.
Fable: A brief tale with talking animals or objects that imparts a moral lesson.
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