WAEC Literature in English 2015 Theory — Question 12

Question 12 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2015 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

12. A story in which characters or actions represent abstract ideas or moral qualities is

A. an epic
B. a legend
C. an allegoryCorrect
D. a satire

Explanation

An allegory is a literary work in which characters and actions represent abstract qualities such as good, evil, etc., e.g. Bunyan's 'The Pilgrim's Progress'.

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