allegory
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It is useful, then, that his aesthetic signature is an ancient, enduring allegory for a life poorly lived.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
One could read the entire scripture — both the Old and New Testaments — as an allegory for humanity’s penchant for payback, and God’s many warnings against it.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
Would it be a mistake to read this film as an allegory for what’s happening now in the world?
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
In postwar Germany it became an allegory for coming to terms with the country’s guilt-stricken past.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
In Plato’s allegory of the metals, the philosopher classifies men into groups of gold, silver, and lead.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing allegory
100 SAT Words Beginning with "A"
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The AP English Exam: Rhetorical and Literary Terms 3
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