Literary Devices and Story Types Quiz

What is the main purpose of a fable?

• To entertain with action and suspense

• To teach a clear moral lesson

• To scare readers into behaving

• To retell a true historical event

Which characters are most commonly found in fables?

• Superheroes

• Politicians

• Talking animals

• Ordinary villagers

What is the main purpose of a parable?

• To make people laugh

• To entertain young children

• To teach a moral or spiritual lesson

• To explain scientific theories

In the fable “The Fox and the Crow,” what flaw does the crow represent?

• Greed

• Anger

• Vanity

• Laziness

What kind of message does a satire usually deliver?

• A personal story from the author’s life

• A hidden critique of society

• A clear instruction on what to believe

• A step-by-step guide to solving a problem

Which story is an example of satire?

• The Blind Man and the Lame

• The Fox and the Crow

• The Lorax

• The Ant and the Grasshopper

Which of the following best defines a parable?

• A story with animals and an obvious moral

• A realistic story with a deeper message

• A poem that uses rhyme to teach

• A fairy tale with a villain

Which best describes how satire persuades people?

• By giving clear moral instructions

• By showing the consequences of disobedience

• By using humor, irony, or exaggeration

• By quoting religious texts

Why do authors sometimes use animals in fables?

• Animals are easier to draw

• Readers can learn lessons more easily when the message is playful

• Animals are smarter than people

• Children prefer animal stories

What lesson can be learned from The Blind Man and the Lame?

• Trust only yourself

• Strength is better than wisdom

• Cooperation is essential

• It’s better to walk alone