Question

When reading an allegory, it's important to watch for things, events, and characters that act as
a. archetypes.
b. symbols.
c. motifs.
d. conflicts.

Answer 1

B is the correct answer. An allegory is a type of literary metaphor that represents real life issues or events. This is done through the symbolic use of people or characters, actions, images and so on, to reveal the author's true meaning.