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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Hamlet, Part 5: Characteristics of Elizabethan Drama

Question 1 • TX-English IV

What is the best definition of allegory?

Answer
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a story in which the characters have secret identities
B
a story in which the characters represent ideas
C
a story in which there are no characters
D
a story in which the characters are complex and realistic

Explanation

An allegory is a story in which characters, events, or objects stand for broader ideas or concepts. For example, a character might represent justice or greed, so the best definition is “a story in which the characters represent ideas.”

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