Features
A moral lesson.
Who is the most famous fabulist (寓言家）in the Western literature?
Aesop (伊索)
What is the lesson taught by Text A?
Human being should and must protect the environment, or descruction would be brought upon themselves.
Can you name some classic fables that you have read before?
1. The tortoise and the hare （龟兔赛跑）；
2. The fox and the grapes （狐狸与葡萄）；
3. The fox and the crow （狐狸与乌鸦）;
4. The farmer and the snake （农夫与蛇）...
What are the most commonly used figures of speech （修辞手法）in fables?
A. Personification (拟人）& Hyperbole (夸张）
B. Personification (拟人）& Metaphor (暗喻）
C. Metaphor (暗喻）& Hyperbole (夸张）
A.
Personification (拟人）and hyperbole (夸张）are most frequently used in fables, e.g. The Tiger and the Fox 《狐假虎威》，Lord Ye and the Dragon《叶公好龙》
What does "a silent spring" mean?
It refers to a lifeless spring, with all creatures moribound including humans.
Which is NOT a difference between a fable (寓言) and a fairy tale (童话)?
A. Both of them are imaginary (虚构的).
B. Both of them aim to teach a moral lesson.
C. Both of them are popular among children.
B.
A fairy tales does not necesarily (不一定）contain a moral lesson in its story. e.g. The Princess and the Pea 《豌豆公主》
Which of the following element is a must in a fable?
A. Magic B. A moral C. Talking animals
B. A moral
What does the title “A Fable for Tomorrow” imply?
It implies that this invented story will turn out to be true in the future if nothing is done today.