literature medium MCQ

A narrative in which characters, events, and settings represent abstract ideas or moral qualities is called an:

  1. Satire
  2. Allegory
  3. Elegy
  4. Epigram

Answer: Allegory

An allegory uses symbolic figures and actions to convey deeper truths. Examples include George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' and John Bunyan's 'The Pilgrim's Progress'.

Topic Literary Terms
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