Allegory

/ˈælɪɡəɹˌi/

/ˈæɫəˌɡɔɹi/

Allegory

a story, poem, painting, etc. in which the characters and events are used as symbols to convey moral or political lessons

synonyms : apologue

an instance of representing an idea, event or truth using symbols

a visible symbol representing an abstract idea

synonyms : emblem

Examples

1. They find allegories.

2. What is this allegory?

3. The story of Don Quixote is an allegory.

4. An allegory for dealing with life's many obstacles?