It is a statement or comment that conveys a meaning indirectly by use of a comparison. It is a story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, some religious principle or moral lesson
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I assume that the synonym you are looking for is a 'parable', which is a short story, such as those Jesus told, which teaches a moral or spiritual lesson.
A Parable.
A parable is a type of narrative, similar to a fable or allegory. But parable are usually concerned with conveying spiritual truths. Jesus used parables as a teaching method to teach the people who followed him about, for example, the kingdom of heaven. He spoke in parables so that only those who were sincere would see the truth contained in them.
A parable is a form of storytelling in which a fictional narrative is used to convey a moral or spiritual lesson. While the events in a parable may not be factual, the underlying message or lesson is meant to be applicable to real life situations. So, parables are considered a kind of fiction that imparts nonfictional truths.
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There are nine parables in the Gospel of Mark: the parable of the sower, the parable of the lamp, the parable of the growing seed, the parable of the mustard seed, the parable of the wicked tenants, the parable of the fig tree, the parable of the wedding feast, the parable of the ten virgins, and the parable of the talents.
This story is a parable, which is a type of allegorical story or lesson that serves to illustrate a moral or spiritual principle. Parables are often used in religious teachings or folklore to convey important messages in a fictional narrative form. In this case, the two brothers are likely symbolic figures meant to represent different attitudes or qualities.
its a type of writing
fable
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Narrative poetry.