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Allegorical

usgb/ˌæləˈɡɔːrɪkl/Volume
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Allegorical stories have deeper meanings beyond the literal. They commonly symbolize real-life issues or moral lessons. SlideThe Tortoise and the Hare is an allegorical tale about perseverance over arrogance.
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Allegorical figures often symbolize specific cultural or historical ideas, sometimes requiring cultural knowledge to understand. SlideIn American literature, the bald eagle is an allegorical figure representing freedom.
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Allegorical stories are a literary genre where characters or events consistently symbolize deeper meanings. SlideGeorge Orwell's 'Animal Farm' is an allegorical novel about the Russian Revolution.
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