Bit of preachy prose (7)

I believe the answer is:

parable

(Other definitions for parable that I've seen before include "Story illustrating moral lesson" , "scripture lesson" , "Gospel story" , "Meaningful story" , "Biblical allegory" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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