apologue

noun

Meaning

A moral fable, typically featuring animals or inanimate objects as characters, designed to convey a specific lesson or truth.

Examples

Aesop's famous apologue about the tortoise and the hare remains a staple of childhood education.
The author included a brief apologue at the end of each chapter to reinforce the book's central theme.

Synonyms: fable, parable, allegory, moral tale

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apologue

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæp.ə.lɒɡ/

Definition

A moral fable, typically featuring animals or inanimate objects as characters, designed to convey a specific lesson or truth.

Examples

Aesop's famous apologue about the tortoise and the hare remains a staple of childhood education.
The author included a brief apologue at the end of each chapter to reinforce the book's central theme.
While the story was entertaining, its primary purpose was to serve as an apologue on the dangers of greed.

Synonyms of apologue

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