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1/23/15

Allegory

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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