Flocabulary: Aesop's Fables

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

Passage refers to the act of moving from one place to another, often by boat or other means.

To rely on something means to depend on it for support or help.

Grasp means to hold something tightly, like a little boy grabbing his mom's hand.

To survey means to look closely at something or to observe it carefully.

To attract means to draw something closer or to make it come to you.

A moral is a lesson that can be learned from a story, often about right and wrong.

Common animals in fables include foxes, turtles, and lions.

The purpose of a fable is to teach a lesson or moral through a simple story.

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