What is the term for a work that carries a hidden second meaning, such as a fable in which animals stand for people?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Allegory
- Step 1: An allegory is a story whose characters and events stand for deeper ideas. Answer: Allegory. Why not the others: Hyperbole, Pun and Elegy don't fit.
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