Literary Technique: Allegory as Extended Metaphor Quiz

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1. Which best defines a narrative allegory?

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Allegories present a surface story that mirrors a deeper moral, social, or philosophical truth.

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Literary Technique: Allegory As Extended Metaphor Quiz - Quiz

What if an entire story was secretly one giant comparison? In this allegory extended metaphor quiz, you'll master this powerful literary technique. You'll practice mapping every element of a narrative—characters, settings, and events—onto the abstract ideas they represent. Each question strengthens your understanding of this core literary technique and how... see moreto spot an extended metaphor in any text.
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2. Fill in the blank: The purpose of a narrative allegory is to express an __________ idea through a concrete story.

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Allegories transform intangible ideas—like justice, faith, or greed—into visible characters or events.

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3. True or False: Allegories depend on hidden meaning rather than random coincidence.

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Every event and symbol in an allegory is intentionally connected to the central message.

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4. A story describes a kingdom where shadows gain power as light fades, symbolizing ignorance taking over wisdom. What deeper meaning does this allegory likely express?

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The fading light represents truth or understanding being lost.

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5. Fill in the blank: When a writer uses a continuous pattern of symbolism to express an idea, the story becomes an extended __________.

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An allegory functions as a sustained metaphor that carries meaning throughout the entire story.

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6. Match each symbolic situation with its possible theme:

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Each physical object stands for a moral or social condition.

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7. Pick two features commonly found in narrative allegories.

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Allegories use deliberate symbolism to express central ideas clearly and consistently.

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8. Fill in the blank: The characters in allegories usually represent __________ rather than individual people.

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Allegorical figures stand for qualities like Truth, Envy, or Compassion.

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9. True or False: Allegories can explore emotional conflicts, political struggles, or philosophical beliefs.

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Allegories can be moral, social, or intellectual in theme.

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10. A story shows travelers on a road where one path leads to comfort but ends in fog, and another is rough but ends in sunlight. What is the likely theme?

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The two roads symbolize moral choices and their consequences.

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11. Fill in the blank: When analyzing an allegory, readers must look beyond plot details to find the story’s __________ meaning.

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The literal events act as a vehicle for hidden ideas.

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12. Match each symbolic image to its potential allegorical interpretation:

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Allegorical images communicate moral or psychological truths.

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13. Pick two clues that help readers identify an allegory.

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Allegories use consistent symbols that tie together to support one controlling idea.

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14. Fill in the blank: Allegories often end with a resolution that reflects the story’s __________ lesson.

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The conclusion completes both the literal plot and the symbolic idea it represents.

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15. A short story describes a river that never flows straight but eventually reaches the sea. Which of the following is the best interpretation?

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The river’s journey symbolizes human perseverance toward a final goal.

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Which best defines a narrative allegory?
Fill in the blank: The purpose of a narrative allegory is to express...
True or False: Allegories depend on hidden meaning rather than random...
A story describes a kingdom where shadows gain power as light fades,...
Fill in the blank: When a writer uses a continuous pattern of...
Match each symbolic situation with its possible theme:
Pick two features commonly found in narrative allegories.
Fill in the blank: The characters in allegories usually represent...
True or False: Allegories can explore emotional conflicts, political...
A story shows travelers on a road where one path leads to comfort but...
Fill in the blank: When analyzing an allegory, readers must look...
Match each symbolic image to its potential allegorical interpretation:
Pick two clues that help readers identify an allegory.
Fill in the blank: Allegories often end with a resolution that...
A short story describes a river that never flows straight but...
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