from Fables of Arnold Lobel

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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 who have human traits.

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What is the main lesson of The Mouse at the Seashore?

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The lesson is that even when things get hard, we must keep going and work hard to accomplish our goals.

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How do fables typically end?

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Fables usually end with a moral or lesson that the reader can learn from.

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What are common characteristics of fables?

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Fables are short stories, often feature animals with human characteristics, and teach a lesson.

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What is the genre of The Frogs at the Rainbow's End?

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The genre is a fable.

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What feeling did the mouse have at the end of The Mouse at the Seashore?

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The mouse felt at peace and content.

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Which story teaches us about perseverance?

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The Mouse at the Seashore teaches us about perseverance.

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What is NOT a characteristic of a fable?

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Fables teach us how to draw is NOT a characteristic of a fable.

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Can fables have human characters?

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No, fables typically have animals as characters.

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What is the purpose of a fable?

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The purpose of a fable is to teach a moral lesson.