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plural of allegory
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a story intended to teach a basic truth or moral about life
- Dr. Seuss's story "The Sneetches" is a telling allegory about tolerance for people's differences
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“Allegories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegories. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.
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