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Symbolism & Allegory Test Review

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English 9 & 10 - Ms. Priester/Ms. Na’im
Symbolism & Allegory Test Review
Plato’s “The Allegory of the Cave”

 
5.  Complete the diagram by writing the symbolic meaning for each character 
or object in “The Allegory of the Cave. (___/3) 

"The 
Allegory of 
the Cave" 

Literal 
Meaning  Shadows on  The Released 
Prisoners  Chains  Daylight 
the Wall  Prisoner 
 

Figurative 
Meaning 
 

 
 
  What is the theme or moral in “The Allegory of the Cave”? 

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Symbolism & Allegory Test Review

 
6.  Use the following chart to convert the fable (above) to a parable.  Use a 
general name such as Mr. Everyone to represent every man or woman when 
converting a fable to a general allegory.  When converting a fable to a parable, 
transform the animal into a person (father, son, daughter, etc.). (___/3) 

Title 

Fable  Frog  Scorpion 

Fable to a 
Mr. _____  Mr._____ 
general allegory 

Fable to a 
Parable 

What is the theme or moral of the fable?

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