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Fable
01
a short story on morality with animal characters
What is a "fable"?
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.
Examples
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. "
02
a traditional tale or legend involving mythical or supernatural beings or events
Examples
Ancient Greek fables often featured gods and heroes.
The storyteller recounted a fable of enchanted creatures.
03
an untrue statement, lie, or widely held false belief
Examples
The rumor turned out to be a mere fable.
He dismissed the story as a fable.
