What is an Allegory
Grade 10•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can analyze examples of allegories in literature and explain their moral or lesson.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define allegory in your own words and explain its significance in literature.
2. Identify and describe the tenor and vehicle in George Orwell's *Animal Farm*. What moral or lesson does this allegory convey?
3. Compare and contrast historical and conceptual allegories. Provide an example of each and explain the moral or lesson they illustrate.
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