Fables

A fable is a type of

• fiction

• nonfiction

• poetry

A story might be a fable if it

• is about the future.

• has no setting.

• is short.

True or False: Animals in a fable might talk or act like people.

• A. True

• B. False

Which of these characters could be in a fable?

• George Washington

• a greedy bear

• a girl from the future

Which of these might be the last line of a fable?

• A. "And they all lived happily ever after."

• B. "That's why the moon only comes out at night."

• C. "Don't trick others, or you could get tricked too."

What is a common theme in fables?

• Hard work pays off

• Technology is the future

• Love conquers all

Which of these is a characteristic of a fable?

• It has a moral lesson

• It is a historical account

• It is a scientific report

In a fable, what role do animals often play?

• They are silent observers

• They act as human-like characters

• They are background scenery

What is an important number in a fable?

• 3

• 7

• 10

• 21

What is a theme in "The Fox and the Hedgehog"

• "Eggs are delicious!"

• “You should value and welcome ideas from others.”

• Foxes can be sneaky...

• A Hedgehog is smarter than a fox.