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2 | 51% | 11 | The allegory-making or allegory-creation | |
3 | 46% | 10 | To convert a metaphor or analogy into a literal statement | |
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We think the answer is "SYMBOLISM" which means:
- noun
- • A system of symbols and symbolic representations
- • The practice of investing things with symbolic meaning
- • An artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images
An example sentence would be:
- • "In the novel, the green light at the end of the dock is an example of symbolism."
- • "The use of a dove to represent peace is a common symbolism in art."
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