- Symbol – person,
place or thing in a story that represents an abstract idea or concept
(flower=virtue; bald eagle=America) à
preferably (skillfully) the symbols in your work will reinforce the
story’s main theme, and be able to be understood as representing what you
intend in a non-grotesque way!
- Allusion – phrase
or figure of speech that references a specific piece of art, literary
piece, cultural reference (including events, pop cult), and myths (le
royale with cheese – alludes to Pulp
Fiction; the British Invasion and mop heads à the Beatles)
- Allegories – extended
metaphor in which you can see the characters and the action of a story as
having dual meaning that refers to and relies on an outside person/story
(often religious, moral, political, social)à
the literal meaning within the story and the referenced person/story à Example: a character may have the
characterization and actions that refer to Jesus Christ. Or, a story may
have a plot that reminds people of a famous political scandal, like
Watergate or JFK’s affair with MM!
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