Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fable
noun
/ˈfeɪ.bəl/
Definition
A fable is a short story that typically conveys a moral lesson.
Examples
- The Tortoise and the Hare is a popular fable that teaches the value of perseverance.
- In her childhood, she loved reading fables that emphasized morals through animal characters.
Meaning
Fables often feature animals as characters and are designed to teach the reader a lesson about human behavior.
Synonyms
- allegory
- parable
- tale
