Fables

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What is a fable?

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A short story, typically with talking animals as characters that has a moral.

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What describes the length of a fable?

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Short stories.

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What kind of characters are normally found in fables?

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Animals.

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What is a moral?

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A lesson.

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What kind of story is a fable?

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Fiction.

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What is the main purpose of a fable?

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To teach a lesson or moral.

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Can fables have human characters?

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No, they typically have animals.

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What is an example of a famous fable?

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The Tortoise and the Hare.

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What is the difference between a fable and a folktale?

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A fable has a moral lesson, while a folktale is a traditional story that may not.

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How are fables usually told?

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In a simple and straightforward manner.