parable
/ˈpærəbəl/
A parable is a short narrative that illustrates a moral or spiritual lesson, often using simple characters and events.
Examples
- Children enjoy parables that illustrate honesty and kindness.
- In literature, parables serve as moral exemplars.
- Jesus often told parables to explain complex ideas.
- A modern parable about technology warns against overreliance.
- The teacher used a parable about a lost sheep to discuss forgiveness.
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