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Allagory

Definition

allagory (noun): a literary device in which characters, events, and settings represent abstract ideas or moral qualities.

Senses

Sense 1

allagories (plural noun): a collection of allegorical stories or artworks.

Sense 2

allagories (plural noun): symbolic representations of ideas, typically found in literature or art.

Sense 3

allagory (noun): a hidden or indirect meaning, often used to convey complex concepts or critiques.

Examples

• "In 'Animal Farm,' George Orwell uses animals as allagories for different political ideologies."
• "The painting's vibrant colors and intricate details make it a captivating allagory."
• "The novel 'The Lord of the Flies' is seen as an allagory of the darker aspects of human nature."

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