ELA 6.12 Fables Wrap-Up (A)

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What is a fable?

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A fable is a short story that teaches a lesson or moral, often featuring animals as characters.

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What is the moral of a story?

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The moral of a story is the lesson or message that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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What does it mean to 'hurl' something?

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To hurl something means to throw it with great force.

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What is dialogue?

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Dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters in a story or play.

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What does 'pity' mean?

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Pity means to feel sadness or compassion for someone else's misfortune.

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What is the main lesson of 'The Tortoise and the Hare'?

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The main lesson is that slow and steady wins the race.

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What does it mean to 'pretend'?

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To pretend means to act as if something is true when it is not.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story or play.

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What does 'contempt' mean?

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Contempt means a feeling that someone or something is worthless or deserving of scorn.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story takes place.