WAEC Literature in English 2001 Question 13

Question 13

Literary Terms and Devices

A symbolic representation of ideas, actions and situations in a work of art is a/an

  1. A.fable
  2. B.allegory
  3. C.romance
  4. D.parody
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (allegory)

Explanation

An allegory uses characters and events to stand for ideas, like Animal Farm.