If someone tells you a precautionary tale, he or she is probably trying to

A. inspire you to follow in the main character’s footsteps.

B. show you how you are similar to the main character.

C. make you feel sorry for the main character.

D. stop you from making the same choice the main character did.

I choose D

Good choice! :-)

A good example is the Boy who Called Wolf.

yes it has to be d sorry a little too late

much too late if you ask me, that was years ago. lol

To determine the correct answer, we can examine the meaning of the term "precautionary tale." A precautionary tale, also known as a cautionary tale, is a story or narrative that is intended to serve as a warning or to caution against a certain course of action or behavior.

In this case, if someone is telling you a precautionary tale, they are likely trying to prevent you from making the same choice the main character did. The purpose of sharing such a tale is to educate and advise, so that listeners or readers can avoid the negative consequences that the main character faced.

Therefore, the correct answer is D. The person is trying to stop you from making the same choice the main character did.