What is the best definition of allegory?

In the wagon where the bread had landed, a battle had ensued. men were hurling themselves against each other, trampling, tearing at and mauling each other. beasts of prey unleashed, animal hate in their eyes. an extraordinary vitality possessed them, sharpening their teeth and nails. -night, elie wiesel what is the tone of this passage? which group of words from the text best reveals this tone? how does the tone contribute to the author's viewpoint? intro done

Does anyone know the answers to these two? i don’t want to have to guess, you!

I’ve given a lot of thought to what one of them should be, and the answer seems clear.