What is another word for Allegorization?

Pronunciation: [ˌalɪɡəɹa͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Allegorization is a method of interpreting literature or art that treats it as an allegory, using symbolic or metaphorical meaning to interpret the work. Synonyms for allegorization include symbolism, metaphor, analogy, abstraction, and figurative language. These terms all involve the use of symbolic representation to convey meaning beyond the literal level of the work. Other related terms might include personification, anthropomorphism, and mythic imagery. While allegorization can be a useful tool for understanding literature and art, it can also be limiting and may not always capture the full richness and complexity of the work being analyzed.

Usage examples for Allegorization

The adventures with robbers seem as if dreamed out of books of chivalry, and the tendency to Allegorization affects one like an endeavor on the author's part to escape from the unrealities which he must have felt harassingly, German as he was.
"Literature and Life"
William Dean Howells

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