Fables vs Fairy Tales

What is the definition of a fable?

• A fable is a type of poem that uses rhymed verse and often tells a story with a moral lesson.

• A fable is a long narrative poem that tells a story with a moral lesson.

• A fable is a type of myth that explains natural phenomena and often features gods or goddesses as characters.

• A fable is a short story that typically features animals or inanimate objects as characters and conveys a moral lesson.

What is the definition of a fairy tale?

• A fairy tale is a type of horror story that typically features ghosts, monsters, and gore.

• A fairy tale is a type of historical account that typically features real events and people.

• A fairy tale is a type of science fiction that typically features advanced technology and space exploration.

• A fairy tale is a type of folklore that typically features magical creatures, enchantments, and imaginary worlds.

Which of the following is a characteristic of fables? a) Talking animals b) Magic spells c) Princes and princesses d) Mythical creatures

• a) Talking animals

• d) Mythical creatures

• c) Princes and princesses

• b) Magic spells

Which of the following is a characteristic of fairy tales? a) Talking animals b) Magic spells c) Princes and princesses d) Mythical creatures

• g) Science fiction elements

• a, b, c, d

• e) Superheroes

• f) Historical figures

Which of the following is an example of a fable? a) Cinderella b) The Tortoise and the Hare c) Snow White d) Beauty and the Beast

• b) The Tortoise and the Hare

• d) Beauty and the Beast

• c) Snow White

• a) Cinderella

Which of the following is an example of a fairy tale? a) Cinderella b) The Tortoise and the Hare c) Snow White d) Beauty and the Beast

• b

• c

• d

• a

True or False: Fables often teach a moral or a lesson.

• True

• False

• Fables are only for entertainment

• Fables are only for children

True or False: Fairy tales are based on real-life events and people.

• False

• Only the characters are real

• Sometimes

• True

True or False: Fables usually have talking animals as characters.

• Fables have no characters

• False

• Fables have only human characters

• True

True or False: Fairy tales often include magical elements and creatures.

• False

• Fairy tales are only about real-life situations

• Fairy tales are only for children

• True