The Fox and the Grapes

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What is the main character in 'The Fox and the Grapes'?

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The main character is the Fox.

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What did the Fox see that he wanted?

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The Fox saw grapes hanging from a beautiful branch.

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Why couldn't the Fox reach the grapes?

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The grapes were out of his reach.

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What does the word 'scornfully' mean?

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It means to look at something with anger or disdain.

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Why did the Fox want the grapes?

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The Fox was hungry. The grapes looked good and very juicy.

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What lesson can we learn from 'The Fox and the Grapes'?

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Sometimes we pretend not to want something we cannot have.

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What type of story is 'The Fox and the Grapes'?

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It is a fable, which is a short story that teaches a lesson.

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What is a fable?

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A fable is a story that usually features animals and teaches a moral lesson.

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What did the Fox do when he couldn't reach the grapes?

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He decided that the grapes were probably sour and not worth having.

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What does it mean to say something is 'sour'?

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It means that it has a sharp taste, like a lemon.