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PARABLE
(noun) a short moral story (often with animal characters)
synonyms : allegory , apologue , fableOur teacher told us a parable about the folly of focusing on things like material wealth. -added by naila_inlas
An allegory appeals to the imagination while an analogy appeals to reason. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) (New Testament) any of the stories told by Jesus to convey his religious message
"the parable of the prodigal son"
In my opinion, the parable of the prodigal son was the best parable narrated by Jesus. -added by naila_inlas
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Mnemonics for parable
(Tag: English) para+able.. is a small PARAgraph that makes u able.. (i.e. gives morals)
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-3 (Tag: $$$) Is sounds like para+ fable .. fable expressed in one para(short)
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