Question

What is the most likely reason the monks tale is full of parables

Answer 1

Parables were commonplace in Chaucer's time, and audiences would have found them familiar.
Parables resembled the teachings of Jesus, with which most audiences in Chaucer's time were familiar.

Answer 2

Answer:

Parables were commonplace in Chaucer's time, and audiences would have found them familiar.

Explanation:

Parable is a short narrative that uses allegories to convey a moral lesson.

Parables were very common in Chaucer's time and consisted of stories intended to bring some teaching to life. They have symbolism, where each element of the story has a specific meaning.  These stories had many common elements of the culture of that time and this made people familiar with the narrative told.