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 main lesson of 'The Mouse at the Seashore'?

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The lesson is that things might get hard at times, but we must keep going and work hard to accomplish our goals.

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How do fables usually end?

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Fables usually end with a moral or lesson that the reader can learn from.

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What are characteristics of fables?

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Fables are short stories, often feature animals with human traits, and teach a lesson.

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What does it mean when an animal is given human characteristics?

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It means the animal can talk, think, or act like a human.

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What type of story is 'The Hen and the Apple Tree'?

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It is a fable.

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How did the Wolf behave in 'The Hen and The Apple Tree'?

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The Wolf behaved sneaky.

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What is the purpose of a fable?

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

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Can fables have human characters?

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No, fables typically feature animals as characters.

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What is the difference between a fable and realistic fiction?

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A fable teaches a lesson with animals, while realistic fiction tells a story that could happen in real life.