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whats does a fable look like
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A fable is a short story, often featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson or message. Fables are typically simple in structure and language, and they usually have a clear point or moral at the end. Here’s what a fable might include:
1. **Characters**: Animals that often possess human traits (like talking, reasoning, or feeling emotions). Common characters include a clever fox, a slow turtle, a proud lion, or a shy rabbit.
2. **Plot**: A concise story that typically presents a conflict or challenge faced by the characters. The plot usually leads to a resolution or a lesson learned.
3. **Moral**: An explicit message or lesson at the end of the story, often stated in a straightforward way. For example, "Slow and steady wins the race" or "Pride comes before a fall."
### Example of a Fable
**The Tortoise and the Hare**
Once upon a time, a hare was boasting about how fast he could run. Tired of hearing him brag, a tortoise challenged him to a race. The hare laughed and agreed, confident that he would win.
As the race began, the hare dashed ahead and was soon far in front of the tortoise. Feeling assured of his victory, the hare decided to take a nap. Meanwhile, the tortoise plodded along slowly but steadily.
When the hare woke up, he saw that the tortoise was near the finish line. He raced forward, but it was too late. The tortoise crossed the finish line first.
The moral of the story is: "Slow and steady wins the race."
Fables like this often teach valuable lessons about virtues such as hard work, perseverance, humility, and the dangers of pride.
1. **Characters**: Animals that often possess human traits (like talking, reasoning, or feeling emotions). Common characters include a clever fox, a slow turtle, a proud lion, or a shy rabbit.
2. **Plot**: A concise story that typically presents a conflict or challenge faced by the characters. The plot usually leads to a resolution or a lesson learned.
3. **Moral**: An explicit message or lesson at the end of the story, often stated in a straightforward way. For example, "Slow and steady wins the race" or "Pride comes before a fall."
### Example of a Fable
**The Tortoise and the Hare**
Once upon a time, a hare was boasting about how fast he could run. Tired of hearing him brag, a tortoise challenged him to a race. The hare laughed and agreed, confident that he would win.
As the race began, the hare dashed ahead and was soon far in front of the tortoise. Feeling assured of his victory, the hare decided to take a nap. Meanwhile, the tortoise plodded along slowly but steadily.
When the hare woke up, he saw that the tortoise was near the finish line. He raced forward, but it was too late. The tortoise crossed the finish line first.
The moral of the story is: "Slow and steady wins the race."
Fables like this often teach valuable lessons about virtues such as hard work, perseverance, humility, and the dangers of pride.
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