from Fables of Arnold Lobel

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What is a fable?

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A fable is a short story that teaches a lesson, often with animals as characters.

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What is the moral of a story?

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The moral is the lesson or message that the story teaches.

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Who are the main characters in fables?

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The main characters in fables are usually animals that have human traits.

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What does it mean to be outsmarted?

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To be outsmarted means to be tricked or defeated by someone who is cleverer.

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What is a characteristic of fables?

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Fables often have a moral lesson at the end.

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Can fables have human characters?

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No, fables typically feature animals, not humans.

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What is the purpose of a fable?

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The purpose of a fable is to teach a lesson or moral.

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What does it mean to have human characteristics?

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Having human characteristics means that animals or objects act like people, such as talking or feeling emotions.

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What is an example of a fable?

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An example of a fable is 'The Tortoise and the Hare'.

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What lesson does 'The Tortoise and the Hare' teach?

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It teaches that slow and steady wins the race.