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WAEC Literature in English 2022 Objective — Question 6

Question 6 of 48 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A story with elements that have both literal and figurative meanings is an

  • A. allegoryCorrect
  • B. fable
  • C. novela
  • D. epistle

Explanation

A story with elements that have both literal and figurative meanings is an allegory. Allegory is a literary work (particularly a story) in which characters and events are used to represent certain symbolic meanings. An example is Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan.

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