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fable vs parable
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| fablenoun/ˈfeɪ.bəl/ | Meaning A short story, often about animals, that teaches a lesson about life. | Goes with — | Example My grandmother read us a fable about a clever fox who tricked a crow. |
| parablenoun/ˈpær.ə.bəl/ | Meaning a short, simple story that teaches a moral or religious lesson | Goes with parable of | Example The film works as a parable about greed and its cost. |
Which word fits?
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