Fables Practice

What is the difference between a fable and a fairy tale?

• Fairy tales have themes, fables do not.

• Fairy tales include characters who suffer consequences for bad choices; fables do not.

• Fairy tales always have happy endings; fables do not.

• Fairy tales often include talking animals; fables do not.

What is a feature of a biography?

• Biographies include magical elements.

• Biographies are a mix of fact and fiction.

• Biographies are written about famous or well-know people in history.

• The subject and author of a biography are the same person.

Which detail from the biography of Aesop supports the idea that Aesop was wise?

• However, Aesop was able to escape punishment for his actions by standing up to his accusers. He used fables to point out their faults and hypocrisy, pointing out the behavior of people who do things that they tell others not to do.

• Not much is known about the famous Greek fable writer Aesop, and most of what is known is based on myth, rumor, and legend.

• It is also mentioned that when he was young, he suffered from a speech impediment, which was miraculously cured by a powerful deity.

• Although nobody knows for certain, the death of Aesop is sometimes said to have been a punishment for stealing a gold or silver cup.

Pick which fable this theme goes with:

You cannot believe a liar, even when he tells the truth.

• The Shepherd's Boy and the Wolf

• The Vain Jackdaw

• The Horse and the Loaded Donkey

Pick fable this theme goes with:

To succeed, just try being yourself.

• The Shepherd's Boy and the Wolf

• The Vain Jackdaw

• The Horse and the Loaded Donkey

Pick which fable this theme goes with:

Laziness often just creates even more work.

• The Shepherd's Boy and the Wolf

• The Vain Jackdaw

• The Horse and the Loaded Donkey

What is the main idea of the Aesop biography?

• Aesop was a particularly intelligent slave.

• Aesop liked to talk his way out of trouble, but that didn't stop him from getting killed.

• Aesop was a slave who gained a reputation as a compelling storyteller, and his fables are still enjoyed by people today.

Why were Aesop's stories so unique and powerful?

• Aesop's stories usually included talking animals.

• Aesop used fables to point out the faults of others, even people in power.

• Many people said that Aesop's stories showed that he didn't respect the gods.

Why do people still read Aesop's stories today?

• Because the stories are entertaining, but also educational.

• To show disrespect toward the gods.

• Because the stories reflect one unique culture.

What is a characteristic of a Fable?

• a short tale used to teach a moral, often with animals as characters.

• Passed down from ancient times, but change with each retelling

• Includes superstitious beliefs

• Explains how the main character copes with everyday life