Question

which sentence best describes a characteristic of a parable?
a. the story setting is a make - believe world.
b. the story contains animal characters.
c. the story uses supernatural elements.
d. the story stresses the effects of good and bad behavior.

Explanation:

A parable is a short story that typically conveys a moral lesson, often stressing the effects of good and bad behavior. Options A, B, and C describe characteristics of other types of fictional stories like fantasy or fables, not parables specifically.

Answer:

D. The story stresses the effects of good and bad behavior.