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Allegory Al Eh Gor Ee Noun Story Told Communicate Hidden Meaning

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(AL-eh-gor-ee), noun

A story told to communicate a hidden meaning or deeper theme.

Many of the Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales are clear ALLEGORIES of the consequences of children’s rotten behavior.

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