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Fable Narrative Writing

What is a Fable? A fictitious story or tale that: features animals which are anthropomorphized (given human qualities) Illustrates a moral lesson (a “moral”) Usually expressed directly in a short statement What is a Fable? Formal Definition

“To speak a little story” Comes from the Latin “fabula” – a story Derived from “fari” – to speak “ula” suffix – little “To speak a little story” (How cute) Etymology

Fable Authors Known as a “fabulist” The word “fabulous” pertains to fables, but has come to mean “outstanding” or “excellent” You are all about to become FABULOUS FABULISTS Fable Authors

Elements Animal characters with human characteristics A setting and situation A problem or dilemma, usually caused by a character trait or weakness A resolution A clear moral or lesson at the end of the story, usually directly stated Elements

History One of the most enduring art forms Found in almost every country or culture Aesop’s Fables are some of the most well known and are attributed to a Greek slave in 550 B.C. Still used in modern times as a popular form of entertainment and moral questioning History

Use the chart provided to brainstorm how Animal Farm fits each aspect of a Fable Bullet Points are fine Then, read the fables provided with your table groups and choose two to complete using the chart. Activity