Allegory
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A figure representation which has a meaning beyond notiondirectly conveyed by the object painted or sculptured.
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An Allegory is used to tell a story that has characters, a setting, as well as other types of symbols, that have both literal and figurative meanings. The difference between an allegory and a symbol is that an allegory is a complete narrative that conveys abstract ideas to get a point across, while a symbol is a representation of an idea or concept that can have a different meaning throughout a literary work.
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A story used to make a statement or convey a specific meaning. Its setting, characters, and symbols can be interpreted as either figurative or literal.
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The opposite of a georggebushy.
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The art of acting like Al Gore
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