Mid-Term Exams

What is a fable?

• A fable is a poem that expresses personal feelings.

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

• A fable is a long novel that explores complex themes.

• A fable is a historical account of real events.

What is the main purpose of a fable?

• To describe a natural phenomenon.

• To provide historical facts.

• To teach a moral lesson.

• To entertain with a story.

How does a fable typically end?

• With a character's demise.

• With a cliffhanger.

• With a happy ending.

• With a moral lesson.

What are common characteristics of a fable?

• Fables are typically lengthy novels.

• A fable often includes real historical figures.

• Common characteristics of a fable include anthropomorphized animals, a moral lesson, and a concise narrative.

• Fables are set in modern urban environments.

What is the difference between a fable and a fairy tale?

• A fable is a type of poem, while a fairy tale is a short story without a moral.

• A fable is a historical account, while a fairy tale is based on true events.

• A fable is a story about human characters, while a fairy tale is always set in the real world.

• A fable teaches a moral lesson using animals, while a fairy tale involves magical elements and fantastical plots.

Can you name a famous fable and its moral?

• The Fox and the Grapes; Moral: Don't be envious of what you can't have.

• The Ant and the Grasshopper; Moral: Enjoy life without worrying about the future.

• The Lion and the Mouse; Moral: Small friends can be great allies.

• The Tortoise and the Hare; Moral: Slow and steady wins the race.

What elements are essential in a traditional story?

• Theme, dialogue, climax, foreshadowing, imagery.

• Narrator, audience, genre, symbolism, tone.

• Characters, setting, plot, conflict, resolution.

• Moral, lesson, twist, character development, pacing.

How do characters in a fable differ from those in a story?

• Characters in a fable are always humans with complex emotions.

• Characters in a fable are usually animals with moral traits, whereas characters in a story can be diverse and not always moral.

• Characters in a story are typically animals with moral lessons.

• Fables do not have characters, only narrators and settings.

What role does the setting play in a fable?

• The setting only serves to entertain the audience.

• The setting determines the characters' personalities.

• The setting is irrelevant to the fable's message.

• The setting provides context and enhances the moral lesson of the fable.

Why are morals important in fables?

• Morals in fables are irrelevant to the story's plot.

• Fables are meant to entertain without any lessons.

• Morals are only important in fairy tales.

• Morals are important in fables because they teach valuable lessons and ethical principles.