Symbolism And Allegory

noun a traditional story or legend that has been passed down orally through generations within a particular culture

• The folktale has been passed down for generations within this community.
• Have you heard that folktale about the magical forest?
• That folktale is straight up legendary!
• The folktale serves as a moral lesson for children.

verb to attribute human qualities or characteristics to something that is not human

• The author used literary devices to personify the wind in the poem.
• In the movie, the talking animals seem to personify human characteristics.
• The way she dances on stage really personifies confidence.
• The old oak tree seemed to personify wisdom and strength in the forest.