Theme
What is the theme of the story?
The race is not always to the swift.
What did the hare do during the race that caused the tortoise to win?
The hare took a nap.
What is situational irony? (It's a big part of the story)
the irony of something happening that is the complete opposite or very different from what was expected
When was the Hare making fun of the Tortoise?
One day
What is another possible theme for this story? (You hear this a lot)
Slow and steady wins the race.
What was the hare doing to the tortoise at the beginning of the story?
The Hare was making fun of the tortoise for being slow.
This device is used when the Tortoise is attributed with human-like qualities
Personification
How fast does an average tortoise go?
a)1km/h
b)2km/h
c)3km/h
a)1km/h
How does the fable highlight the concept of humility?
By showing the downfall of the arrogant and overconfident hare
Who was the judge for the race?
The Fox.
How does the tortoise serve as a metaphor in the fable?
By representing perseverance and steady progress
How fast does an average hare go?
a)68km/h
b)72km/h
c)76km/h
b)72km/h
Why do you think "The Hare and The Tortoise" has remained a popular fable throughout history?
It teaches valuable lessons and has engaging storytelling
Why did the Hare accept to do the race?
For the fun of it.
How is "The Hare and the Tortoise" an allegory?
It uses animal characters to represent human traits and behaviours
How many words is this story? (Including Title)
a)176
b)181
c)193
d)198
c)193