Fables

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What is a moral?

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A lesson that teaches us something important.

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What is the moral of 'The Tortoise and the Hare'?

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Slow and steady wins the race.

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What is the author's purpose when writing a fable?

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To teach a lesson.

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What is the best description of the setting?

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Where and when the story takes place.

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Fables ____________.

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Teach us a lesson.

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What is a fable?

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

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Who are the main characters in most fables?

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Animals that represent human traits.

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What is the difference between a fable and a fairy tale?

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A fable teaches a lesson, while a fairy tale often involves magic and adventure.

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What is an example of a common fable?

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The Fox and the Grapes.

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What does it mean to 'personify' an animal in a fable?

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To give the animal human traits or characteristics.