What is an Allegory
Grade 10 · ELA · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze examples of allegories in literature and explain their moral or lesson.
Warm-Up Video
OSU School of Writing, Literature and Film · 3:53
"What is an Allegory?": A Literary Guide for English Students and Teachers
Practice Questions
7 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Analyze the allegory present in George Orwell's *Animal Farm*. Identify the tenor and vehicle, and explain the moral lesson that the story conveys about power and corruption. Examine the use of allegory in C.S. Lewis' *The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe*. Identify the tenor and vehicle, and discuss the biblical themes represented in the story and the moral lesson that can be derived from it.”
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