allegory
nounUK /ˈæl.ə.ɡər.i/
US /ˈæl.ə.ɡɔːr.i/
A story where the characters and events stand for a bigger idea about real life.
The story of the tortoise and the hare is an allegory about how slow and steady effort wins.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A picture or image that represents a hidden meaning.
The painting is an allegory of peace, with a dove over a broken sword.
3. The use of symbols in art or literature to express deeper ideas.
The poet's use of allegory lets readers find several layers of meaning.
4. A long poem or play in which abstract ideas become characters.
In the medieval allegory, Kindness and Greed meet on the road.