Question

What is an allegory?

A.) a story that is built around intrigue and suspense
B.) a story that has a deeper symbolic meaning beyond the words used
C.) a story that is set in a nonexistent world that may include both human and nonhuman characters
D.) a story that retells the actions, adventures, and travels of a heroic character over a lengthy period of time.

Answer 1

Allegory: Noun.

A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning. Usually a moral or political one.

Example: The allegory of the book Red Riding Hood is not to trust strangers.

It can also be a symbol.

The answer is B.