allegory test prep hw

San Pasqual Academy English 9 & 10 - Ms. Priester/Ms. Na’im

Symbolism & Allegory Test Review

D. Na’im Page 1 of 4 11/12/2009

From: First Choice Education Group, ZigZag Education

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San Pasqual Academy English 9 & 10 - Ms. Priester/Ms. Na’im

Symbolism & Allegory Test Review

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San Pasqual Academy English 9 & 10 - Ms. Priester/Ms. Na’im

Symbolism & Allegory Test Review

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From: First Choice Education Group, ZigZag Education

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) 

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

"The Allegory of the Cave" 

Prisoners  Chains  Daylight  Shadows on the Wall 

The Released Prisoner 

Literal Meaning 

Figurative Meaning 

San Pasqual Academy English 9 & 10 - Ms. Priester/Ms. Na’im

Symbolism & Allegory Test Review

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From: First Choice Education Group, ZigZag Education

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) 

What is the theme or moral of the fable?

Fable to a Parable 

Fable to a general allegory 

Fable 

Title 

Frog 

Mr. _____ 

Scorpion 

Mr._____