Question

what is the best definition of allegory?
a story in which animals act the opposite of how one would expect
a piece of literature that uses humor to show human weaknesses
a piece of literature that takes place in a magical, imaginary world
a story in which the characters and events symbolize human truths

Explanation:

寓言（allegory）是一种文学体裁，其人物和事件象征着人类的真理或普遍的道德、哲学观念等。其他选项分别描述的是不同的文学特点或类型，并非寓言的定义。

Answer:

a story in which the characters and events symbolize human truths