literary forms

Question 1

Comparison where many story elements stand for deeper realities like abstract ideas

Answer 1

allegory

Question 2

Account of a person’s life

Answer 2

biography

Question 3

A formal statement of religious belief

Answer 3

creed

Question 4

A story that gives the cause of something

Answer 4

ethiology

Question 5

Brief story with a moral

Answer 5

Fable

Question 6

Chronological record of events

Answer 6

History

Question 7

Rule of conduct or standard behavior

Answer 7

Law

Question 8

Inspired predictions from the prophets that speak God’s will

Answer 8

Prophecy

Question 9

Record of one’s ancestors

Answer 9

genealogy

Question 10

Deliberate exaggeration to highlight the discussion topic

Answer 10

Hyperbole

Question 11

Report of a natural miracle performed by Jesus to show his mastery over the elements

Answer 11

Miracle story

Question 12

Question or statement that teases the mind

Answer 12

riddle

Question 13

A vivid story told to convey religious truth; usually with a twist ending

Answer 13

parable

Question 14

Passage sets up an important saying

Answer 14

Pronouncement Story