Question

allegory
what is an allegory?
allegory - a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted with a hidden meaning

• typically portray a moral or political message
• fictional characters are used to convey real life lessons

the use of fiction in allegories makes them easier to understand and more suitable for different audiences to relate to.
some common allegory messages

• patience is a virtue.
• true love can’t be broken.
• greed is destructive.

what is the allegorical message in the story of little red riding hood?

• wearing a red hood is dangerous.
• do not blindly listen to what strangers tell you.
• grandmas have big teeth.

Explanation:

To determine the allegorical message of "Little Red Riding Hood", we analyze the options. An allegory conveys a moral or life lesson. The first option ("Wearing a red hood is dangerous") misinterprets the story's meaning. The third option ("Grandmas have big teeth") is literal and not a moral message. The second option ("Do not blindly listen to what strangers tell you") aligns with the story's lesson about caution with strangers, which is a typical allegorical (moral) message.

Answer:

B. Do not blindly listen to what strangers tell you.