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Fables

Fables. The Basic Definition. A short tale used to teach a moral lesson, often with animals as characters. Purpose. To instruct, to teach humans a lesson about recognizing and overcoming their faults or weaknesses; to poke fun. Tip-Offs. The story is very brief.

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Fables

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  1. Fables

  2. The Basic Definition A short tale used to teach a moral lesson, often with animals as characters.

  3. Purpose To instruct, to teach humans a lesson about recognizing and overcoming their faults or weaknesses; to poke fun.

  4. Tip-Offs • The story is very brief. • Main characters are usually animals and are characterized quickly. • One animal/character usually displays the fault or weakness being critiqued. This fault is what brings a downfall to the character and this conclusion leads directly to the moral, which follows the fable and is stated in a sentence.

  5. Examples of Fables • The Crow and the Jar • The Wolf and the House Dog • The Fox and the Crow • The Country Mouse and the City Mouse • The Maid and the Milk pail

  6. The End

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