Literary Forms

Prophecy: An inspired utterance made by a prophet that expresses God’s will.

Fable: A brief story with a moral, often involving animals that act and speak like humans.

Parable: A vivid story which contains religious truth, often with a surprise ending.

History: A chronological record of events.

Riddle: A question or idea that pauses the mind and requires through or brainpower.

Genealogy: A record of one’s ancestors; a family tree.

Allegory: A story in which many elements stand for something’s else, like a story with a deeper religious meaning.

Etiology: A story that give the cause of something.

Creed: A formal statement of religious belief.

Law: A rule of conduct or standard of behavior.