Question

which term describes a coming-of-age novel that follows a young persons psychological and moral growth? allegory, fable, epic, bildungsroman

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Allegory: Uses symbols to convey a hidden meaning, not about coming - of - age growth.
• Fable: A short story with a moral, often with animals, not focused on a young person's psychological/moral growth over time.
• Epic: A long narrative poem about heroic deeds, not about a young person's growth.
• Bildungsroman: Defined as a coming - of - age novel that follows a young person's psychological and moral growth.

Answer:

D. Bildungsroman