Allegory - a tale in prose or verse in which characters, actions, or settings represent abstract ideas or moral qualities a story that uses symbols to make a point.
So..... Simon - religion Jack - anarchy Ralph - democracy Piggy - science Ralph - violence
Alliteration - a repetition of similar initial sounds, usually consonants, in a group of words
Allusion - a reference to a person, place, or event, or literary work that a writer expects a reader to recognize.
Hint, hint: This song is an allusion to a famous Broadway musical.
Ambiguity - something uncertain as to interpretation
Is Shepard alive? Was it all a dream? Is he indoctrinated? Is that even Commmander Shepard?
Anachronism - something that shows up in the wrong place or the wrong time
This is a painting of Orpheus by Cesare Gennari. What you'll notice is that Orpheus is holding a violin, an instrument that wasn't even invented until the 16th century.
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