Themes and Fables

The best definition of theme is...

• who or what the text is mostly about

• The sequence of events in a story, poem, or text.

• The message or lesson the author wants the reader to learn.

• The problem or conflict that characters face in a story.

A theme statement includes the character's name.

• True

• False

Choose the statement below that best describes the theme of The Tortoise and the Hare.

• Friendship comes in forms you don't expect.

• Determination can help you overcome any obstacle.

• Good versus Evil

Choose the best statement below that describes the moral of The Tortoise and the Hare.

• Better safe than sorry.

• Even the smallest friends can do big favors.

• Slow and steady wins the race!

Choose the statement below that best describes the theme of The Lion and the Mouse.

• Friendship comes in forms you don't expect.

• Importance of Family

• Be happy with what you have

Choose the statement below that best describes the moral of The Lion and the Mouse.

• One who tricks others is bound to get tricked.

• Little friends can be great friends.

• There is time for work and time for play.

What is a short story that teaches a moral lesson, often with animals or inanimate objects as characters?

• myth

• fable

• legend

• folktale

What is the name of the man most famous for creating fables?

• Allan

• Atwood

• Aesop

• Smith

What is the theme of this story?

• Don't steal

• Necessity of the mother of invention.

• Look both ways before you cross the street.

• One good turn deserves another.

What is the theme of this story?

• Don't be lazy

• Don't steal

• Have as much fun as you can before you die.

• Look before you leap.