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Noun Concept

Categories: Narrative techniques, Figures of speech, Articles with short description, Allegory, Poetic devices

emblem allegory Alegory allegoric allegorical

A visible symbol representing an abstract idea WordNet 3.0

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A visible symbol representing an abstract idea WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

As a literary device or artistic form, an allegory is a narrative or visual representation in which a character, place, or event can be interpreted to represent a hidden meaning with moral or political significance. Wikipedia

Narrative, whether in prose or verse, in which a character, place or event is used to deliver a broader message about real-world issues and occurrences Wikidata

A representation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through concrete or material forms. OmegaWiki

An object or a representation that functions as a symbol. OmegaWiki

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