Fables

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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.

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What is the length of a typical fable?

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Fables are short stories.

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What is a moral?

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A moral is a lesson that can be learned from a story.

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Who are the usual characters in fables?

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Fables normally have animals as characters.

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What do fables do?

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Fables teach us a lesson.

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Can fables have human characters?

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While fables usually have animals, they can sometimes include humans.

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What is the purpose of a fable?

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

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Are fables fiction or non-fiction?

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Fables are fiction.

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Give an example of a common fable.

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An example of a common fable is 'The Tortoise and the Hare'.

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What lesson does 'The Tortoise and the Hare' teach?

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It teaches that slow and steady wins the race.