History Of Allegory!quiz

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An allegory is a metaphor in which a character place or event is used to deliver a broader message about a real-world issues and occurrences. Allegory can readily illustrate or convey complex ideas and. Concepts in ways that are comprehensible or striking to it's viewers,readers, or listeners. Try out this quiz yo test your knowledge of history of allegory


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  • 1. 

    Where does the word'allegory' comes from?

    • A.

      Latin

    • B.

      Spain

    • C.

      Ireland

    • D.

      Greece

    Correct Answer
    A. Latin
  • 2. 

    What does the word "allegoria" means?

    • A.

      Simile

    • B.

      Literally

    • C.

      Veiled language

    • D.

      Non of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. Veiled language
  • 3. 

    What is allegory?

    • A.

      Simile

    • B.

      PersonificationĀ 

    • C.

      Irony

    • D.

      Metaphor

    Correct Answer
    D. Metaphor
  • 4. 

    When was allegory first attested in English?

    • A.

      1345

    • B.

      1382

    • C.

      1354

    • D.

      1376

    Correct Answer
    B. 1382
  • 5. 

    Which one of the following is consider one of the greatest allegory in the high middle ages?

    • A.

      Pearl

    • B.

      CottonĀ 

    • C.

      Diamond

    • D.

      Gold

    Correct Answer
    A. Pearl
  • 6. 

    Who did the allegory of fortune?

    • A.

      Carter

    • B.

      David king

    • C.

      Salvatore Rosa

    • D.

      Water stone

    Correct Answer
    C. Salvatore Rosa
  • 7. 

    What does the allegory of fortune represent?

    • A.

      George and horn of universe

    • B.

      Fortuna and horn of blessing

    • C.

      Forthnie and horn of riches

    • D.

      Fortuna and horn of plenty

    Correct Answer
    D. Fortuna and horn of plenty
  • 8. 

    Who did the mythological allegory?

    • A.

      Salvatore rosa

    • B.

      Marco marcola

    • C.

      David king

    • D.

      Walter stone

    Correct Answer
    B. Marco marcola
  • 9. 

    Who termed and discussed a "continuumof allegory"?

    • A.

      Bellop grave

    • B.

      Linda howard

    • C.

      Nothrop Frye

    • D.

      Gregor Bryan

    Correct Answer
    C. Nothrop Frye
  • 10. 

    Who first interpreted allegory?

    • A.

      Bellhop

    • B.

      Theagenes

    • C.

      David

    • D.

      Walter

    Correct Answer
    B. Theagenes

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