Allegory
<ahl-la-gor-ee>
fable; tale; story;
a story using symbolism and having a hidden meaning.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf is an allegory about the dangers of lying.
Remember: Allegory reminds us of ALL STORY.
Used at work:
Our commercial is an allegory about the perils of not backing up your computer.
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