Domain 1 Flashcard: Fables and Folktales

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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 lesson does the farmer learn in the fable about greed?

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The farmer learns that being greedy can lead to losing what you already have.

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What happens when the animal character doesn't follow instructions?

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The animal character gets into trouble because they didn't listen to their mother's advice.

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What does it mean to trick someone in a story?

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To trick someone means to deceive them to achieve a goal, often leading to unexpected consequences.

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What is a disguise in a story?

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A disguise is something that someone wears to hide their true identity.

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Why do animals in fables often talk?

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Animals in fables talk to make the story more engaging and to teach lessons in a fun way.

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What is the moral of a fable?

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The moral is the lesson that the story teaches.

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Can fables have human characters?

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Fables usually have animal characters, but they can also include humans to convey lessons.

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What is an example of a famous fable?

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

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What does it mean to give up on something?

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To give up means to stop trying to achieve something.