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

Question

A. whether the tale is meant to teach an ethical lesson
B. whether the tale explicitly states an ethical lesson ✅
C. whether the tale includes magical elements
D. whether the tale was written by Aesop or another author

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. whether the tale explicitly states an ethical lesson. A fable is a short story that uses animals, mythical creatures, or inanimate objects to convey a moral lesson. It often ends with a straightforward moral statement or proverb. On the other hand, a morality tale is a story that emphasizes moral lessons or principles, but it may not explicitly state them. It usually uses human characters and more realistic settings, focusing on the consequences of moral choices and actions.