Which term refers to a story designed to teach a principle or moral?

Which term refers to a story designed to teach a principle or moral?

• A. Literal
• B. Jargon
• C. Onomatopoeia
• D. Parable

Answer: (D)

A parable is a short story that teaches a principle or moral through its characters and events. It uses simple, relatable situations to illustrate a truth about how people should behave, inviting readers to reflect on the lesson. This is different from literal writing, which sticks to factual meaning; jargon, which is specialized language; and onomatopoeia, which imitates sounds. So the term that fits is parable.

A parable is a short story that teaches a principle or moral through its characters and events. It uses simple, relatable situations to illustrate a truth about how people should behave, inviting readers to reflect on the lesson. This is different from literal writing, which sticks to factual meaning; jargon, which is specialized language; and onomatopoeia, which imitates sounds. So the term that fits is parable.