allegory
//ˈæl.ɪˌɡɔː.ri//
Noun
allegorySingular
allegoriesPlural
1
A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' is a famous allegory about political corruption.
2
A symbolic representation or extended metaphor used to convey abstract ideas or principles through characters, events, or imagery.
The novel uses allegory to explore themes of political corruption.