ALLEGORICAL: Definition and examples 🎨
Discover the beauty of symbolism and deeper meanings in text and art with the word ALLEGORICAL in case it appears on the SAT.
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ℹ️ Part of speech of allegorical
allegorical is an ADJECTIVE.
🗣️ Pronunciation of allegorical
allegorical is pronounced /æl.ə.ˈɡɔr.ɪ.kəl/ or al-uh-GOR-ih-kull.
📚️ Definition of allegorical
allegorical refers to a symbolic representation; a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
📰 Examples of allegorical
Here are some examples of allegorical in usage:
The classic novel Animal Farm by George Orwell is an allegorical tale of the Russian Revolution and its aftermath.
The painter’s work was highly allegorical; every element within her paintings symbolized a different philosophical idea.
🧠 Quick vocab quiz on allegorical
Test yourself!
allegorical most nearly means
(A) straightforward.
(B) picturesque.
(C) symbolic.
(D) poetic.
(E) realistic.
And one more:
Which of the following works could be considered allegorical?
(A) A news report about recent political events.
(B) An autobiography of a celebrity.
(C) A scientific research paper on climate change.
(D) Any of Aesop's fables.
(E) A collection of humorous short stories.
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💁🏼 Tips on using the word allegorical correctly
The term allegory comes from the Greek word allegoria meaning veiled language. When you describe something as allegorical, it's like saying it's a coded message, a story beneath the story.
✅ Quiz answer/s
Answers:
C, symbolic.
D. Explanation: Aesop's fables are well-known in the Western world as allegories used to teach important moral lessons. The other options are literal and do not contain symbolic or hidden meanings.
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