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fables
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a short story on morality with animal characters
A fable is a short story that conveys a moral lesson or practical advice, often using animals as characters with human traits. These stories are designed to teach values or principles through simple, memorable narratives. The characters in a fable usually represent different qualities or behaviors, and their actions lead to a clear, instructive outcome. Fables aim to provide insights into human nature and ethical conduct in an engaging and easily understandable way.
- The fable of "The Tortoise and the Hare" teaches us that slow and steady wins the race.
- Children often learn valuable life lessons from fables featuring talking animals, such as "The Ant and the Grasshopper."
- The fable of "The Lion and the Mouse" illustrates the importance of kindness and reciprocity, no matter one's size or stature.
- Fables have been passed down through generations as a way to impart wisdom and teach moral values through storytelling.
- "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" is a timeless fable cautioning against the dangers of dishonesty and deception.
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a traditional tale or legend involving mythical or supernatural beings or events
- Ancient Greek fables often featured gods and heroes.
- The storyteller recounted a fable of enchanted creatures.
- Legends of dragons are common in European fables.
- The festival celebrated fables of creation and nature.
- Some fables explain natural phenomena through mythical events.
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an untrue statement, lie, or widely held false belief
- The rumor turned out to be a mere fable.
- He dismissed the story as a fable.
- Many fables arise from misunderstandings or exaggerations.
- The historian debunked the popular fable about the king.
- She realized the gossip was nothing but a fable.
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