Fables Themes

How do fables end?

• With the moral of the story

• With unusual creatures

• With magic

• With a person's accomplishments

A genre of reading that contains myths, legends, tall tales, fairy tales, folktales, and fables

• traditional literature

• fiction

• fantasy

• literary nonfiction

Normally fables have _________ as characters in the story.

• children

• bugs

• animals

• teachers

What is another name for the lesson of a story?

• Opinion

• Moral

• Joke

• Feedback

Which is an example of a fable?

• The Tortoise and the Hare

• Little Mermaid

• King Arthur

• Hercules

The message or lesson that the author wants you to learn from the story is called the

• thesis

• summary

• theme

• plot

Fables often include

• morals, talking animals, and few characters

• enchanted creatures

• heroes and superhuman strength

• castles, forests, and frogs

What is a common theme found in fables?

• A) Greed leads to downfall

• B) Technology is superior

• C) Historical accuracy

• D) Political power

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a fable?

• A) To entertain with humor

• B) To teach a moral lesson

• C) To provide historical facts

• D) To explore scientific theories

In fables, characters are often portrayed as?

• A) Superheroes

• B) Animals with human traits

• C) Historical figures

• D) Mythical gods