What is the literary meaning of the word parables?

Answer 1

A parable is an illustration that puts something familiar alongside something unfamiliar. A parable is similar to a fable or an allegory or a proverb but parables are generally concerned with spiritual matters.

Answer 2

Parables are short stories that convey moral or spiritual lessons through symbolism and analogy. They are often used in literature and religious texts to illustrate complex ideas in a simple and relatable way.