LITERATURE QUESTIONS
FOLK LITERATURE
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Question
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A fable teaches a ____ which is stated at the ____ of the work.
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theme, beginning
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theme, end
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moral, beginning
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moral, end
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Fables are characterized by their moral lessons. These short tales were once passed down as folklore to teach listeners the difference between right and wrong, give advice on proper behavior and manners, and offer maxims to live by.
Detailed explanation-2: -A fable is a story that features animals, plants or forces of nature which are anthropomorphised (given human qualities). A fable always ends with a ‘moral’. This is the lesson that is intended to be learnt through reading the story. One of the most famous fables is The Hare and the Tortoise.
Detailed explanation-3: -The moral of a fable-an overarching rule to live by that transcends the specifics of the story-is usually stated at the end.
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