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The fable taught us to be patient.
What does Fable mean?
a short lesson story
Dictionary definition
A short story that teaches a lesson, often using animals or imaginary characters.
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Fable in a sentence
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Aesop's fable used animals to teach a lesson.
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The writer ended the fable with a clear moral.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to fable?
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Which word or phrase is most opposite in meaning to fable?
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Fable
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WordFable.
Partnoun.
MeaningFable means a short lesson story.
ExampleExample: The fable taught us to be patient.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- fay · bul
- Strongest beat
- fay
- Ending
- bul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fay.
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factUseful contrast for understanding the word.
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Base word
fable
noun
fables
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Hint for students
A fable is a short story that teaches a lesson, often with animals as characters.
Common mix-up
A fable is not just any story. A fable usually teaches a moral or lesson.
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Write one sentence that shows fable without using the word fable. Model sentence: The story about a clever fox ended with a lesson about honesty. Clue words: story, clever fox, ended with a lesson, honesty Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a short lesson-teaching story?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'The fable about the tortoise and the hare teaches patience.' Why does fable fit better than news report?
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