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What is the difference between an allegory and a metaphor?
The main difference between an allegory and a metaphor is that an allegory is a complete story with characters, while metaphors are brief figures of speech that make a comparison to illustrate an idea.
What does the word “allegory” mean?
The word “allegory” comes from the Latin “allegoria,” meaning speaking to imply something else. An allegory is a simple story that represents a larger point about society or human nature, whose different characters may represent real-life figures.