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Allegory In The Lorax
Allegory is the expression of truths or generalizations about human existence by means of
symbolic fictional figures and their actions and often uses symbolism to convey a hidden or
ulterior meaning.
What do the following characters/things in the Lorax represent in the real world?
Truffula Trees_________________________________________________________
The Lorax ___________________________________________________________________
The Once-ler _________________________________________________________________
Thneeds __________________________________________________________________________
Swomee Swans ____________________________________________________________________
Barba Loots ________________________________________________________________________
Humming Fish _______________________________________________________________________
Grickle Grass __________________________________________________________________________
Gluppity Glup _________________________________________________________________________
Smogula Smoke ________________________________________________________________________
Sloppity Slop __________________________________________________________________________
Truffula Seed __________________________________________________________________________
The Young Boy ________________________________________________________________________
In your own words, what do you think this story symbolizes?
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