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Allegory
alegory "Apex"
Terrance learned about allegory, a literary device in which characters, events, and elements within a story represent deeper moral, political, or social meanings beyond their literal interpretations. In an allegorical work, the narrative often conveys a broader message or lesson, encouraging readers to look beyond the surface for hidden significance. This device is commonly used to explore complex themes and ideas in a more engaging and relatable way.
The dictionary meaning is the same as the denotative meaning.
It's the feeling or symbolic meaning of a word. Denotation is the dictionary definition, but connotation is what emotions the word evokes. In other words, connotattion is the entire collection of all suggested or implied meanings. EDIT: what it suggests.
Allegory
A motif is an element in a story that has both a literal and symbolic meaning. It is a recurring theme, image, or symbol that contributes to the overall message or theme of the story. Motifs can add depth and complexity to a story by conveying multiple layers of meaning to the reader.
An allegory.
An allegory is a narrative in which every literal element has a symbolic meaning, often used to convey moral, spiritual, or political messages. In an allegory, characters, events, and settings represent abstract ideas or concepts, allowing for deeper interpretations beyond the surface story. This literary device enables writers to explore complex themes in a more accessible and engaging manner. Examples include George Orwell's "Animal Farm," which critiques totalitarianism through the depiction of a farm and its animal inhabitants.
symbolic
Both a literal and a symbolic meaning
Figurative Language
figurative language
dramaticas an additional meaning beyond the literal meaning of the story
The result is a story with both a literal and a symbolic meaning.
Literary means like the symbol of the flag.
symbolic meaning is the symbol that the subject/object symbolizes.What does the subject/object symbolize? Whereas the literal meaning is the moral of the story. What does the story teach us?