A form of extended metaphor in which objects, persons, and actions in a narrative are equated with meanings that lie outside of the narrative itself. There is a surface level story line, against which [..]

Difficult to explain. Here is one definition. Also, (copied from the free encyclopedia): "Metanarratives are not usually told outright, but are reinforced by other more specific narratives to [..]

Belief that through an arduous process of making/understanding "art" one can discover full humanity and even a kind of divinity. In language, one comes (through process) to acknowled [..]

Satire is a work that blends a critical attitude with humor and wit for improving institutions and humanity. In its positive direction, it attempts to inspire an improvement in society rather than jus [..]