Which form uses symbolism to convey moral meanings, often with character names reflecting traits?

• A. Allegory
• B. Biography
• C. Expository Text
• D. Reminiscence

Answer: (A)

Allegory uses symbolism and character roles to convey moral meanings beyond what the surface story shows. In an allegory, the people, events, and even the names of characters stand for bigger ideas—virtues, vices, social forces—so readers read the narrative as a representation of a moral lesson. The names often hint at traits or roles, guiding the reader to recognize the symbolic function of each figure. This makes the story a vehicle for a broader message about right and wrong or social critique, rather than just an entertaining plot. Biographies present real people's lives and achievements; expository texts lay out facts and explanations; reminiscences focus on personal memories. None of these primarily use symbolic stand-ins or names to communicate a moral through a story in the same way allegory does.