Question

Which phrase describes a characteristic of an allegorical work?
the use of humor to develop the plot and the main characters
the use of flashback to present a personal narrative
the systematic use of symbolism to convey a theme
the imitation of another author's style in a comical narrative

Answer 1

The second one

Answer 2

No the third one sorry

Answer 3

Yeah, the third one is the correct choice, since the allegorical works strive to prove a theme by symbols and metaphors instead of directly stating it. For example in Dante's allegorical work Divine Comedy, the forest is allegory ("symbol") for life, Virgil for racio (thinking), Beatrice for purity and so on.