Exploring the Elements of Fables

The video introduces fables, highlighting their unique characteristics such as being fictional, short, and teaching moral lessons. It discusses the historical origins of fables, focusing on Aesop, an ancient Greek figure known for his collection of fables. The video narrates 'The Lion and the Mouse' to illustrate a fable's moral lesson. It concludes with a review and encourages viewers to explore more fables.

Which of the following is an example of a fable?

• Romeo and Juliet

• The Odyssey

• The Great Gatsby

• The Tortoise and the Hare

What is a fable?

• A story that teaches a moral lesson

• A historical account

• A biography

• A scientific explanation

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a fable?

• It teaches a moral lesson

• The main characters are animals

• It is a long story

• It is fictional

Who is known for their collection of fables?

• Homer

• Aesop

• Shakespeare

• Mark Twain

From which fable does the phrase 'sour grapes' originate?

• The Tortoise and the Hare

• The Fox and the Grapes

• The Boy Who Cried Wolf

• The Lion and the Mouse

In 'The Lion and the Mouse', what does the mouse do to help the lion?

• Gives him food

• Finds his family

• Chews through the rope to free him

• Sings to him

What is one of the lessons from 'The Lion and the Mouse'?

• Always be brave

• Hard work pays off

• No act of kindness is ever wasted

• Never trust strangers

True or False: A fable is a non-fiction story.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an element of a fable?

• It is a poem

• It has human characters

• It is set in space

• It is a short story

What should you look for when reading to identify a fable?

• A historical event

• A famous person

• A scientific fact

• A moral lesson