ISSN(Print): 2709-9636 | ISSN(Online) : 2709-9644 | ISSN-L : 2709-9636

Title

The difference of Symbol from Metaphore, Sign, Abstraction and Allegory


Authors

  1. Dr. Syed Aoun Sajid Naqvi
    Assistant Professor, Urdu department, Federal Urdu University, Islamabad
  2. Abid Hussain
    Ph.D Scholar, Federal Urdu University, Islamabad

Abstract

Symbol, metaphor, sign, abstraction, Allegory seem to be the same terms in literary texts but In fact, there are subtle differences between them. These terms are often used in literary piece of writings, which sometimes lead to misunderstandings. To interpret artistic aesthetics of literature, it is essential to ensure a proper semantic understanding of the mentioned terms. This article clarifies the literary definition of these terms and their differences.

Keywords

Symbol, Metaphore, Sign, Abstraction, Allegory

Article

Article # 48
Volume # 2
Issue # 4

DOI info

DOI Number: 10.47205/makhz.2021(2-IV)48
DOI Link: http://doi.org/10.47205/makhz.2021(2-IV)48

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