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    Alegoria (en. Allegory)

    /aleɡoˈɾi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A form of literature where people, objects, or events have symbolic meanings.
    Plato's 'Allegory of the Cave' illustrates the interplay of knowledge and truth.
    Ang 'Alegoria ng Yungib' ni Plato ay nagpapakita ng pakikihalubilo ng kaalaman at katotohanan.
    A translation of ideas or principles into a simpler form through symbols.
    He uses allegory to convey his message in his story.
    Siya ay gumagamit ng alegoria upang iparating ang kanyang mensahe sa kanyang kwento.
    A technique in art and literature where a story or character expresses abstract ideas.
    Many allegories can be found in Dante’s works.
    Maraming alegoria ang matatagpuan sa mga obra ni Dante.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'allegoria'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    allegory of life
    Refers to the symbolic meaning of human experiences.
    alegoria sa buhay

    Related Words

    metaphor
    A figure of speech that uses indirect comparison.
    metapora
    art
    A means of expressing emotions and thoughts through creative representation.
    sining

    Slang Meanings

    Parallel story
    That movie is an allegory of people's lives in poverty.
    Yung pelikulang yun, alegoria ng buhay ng mga tao sa kahirapan.
    Church of ideas
    That book is an allegory of ideologies in society.
    Yung libro, alegoria ng mga ideolohiya sa lipunan.
    Metaphorical message
    Jose Rizal's poems are an allegory of the fight for freedom.
    Ang mga tula ni Jose Rizal ay alegoria ng laban para sa kalayaan.