Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam 2025 - Free Practice Questions and Study Guide

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In what type of literature is an animal or object used to represent an idea?

Allegory

An allegory is a type of literature that uses an animal or object to represent a larger idea or concept. This differs from a metaphor, which directly compares two things without the use of a representation, and a simile, which uses "like" or "as" to compare two things. Symbolism is also a similar concept, but it typically involves the use of a recurring object or image throughout a literary work, rather than a single representation. Therefore, allegory is the only option out of the four presented that directly addresses the use of an animal or object to represent an idea in literature.

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