What are fables? How to write a fable? - By Mayada Kilany.

Summary

This video tutorial covers how to write a fable, focusing on key elements such as moral lessons, characters, and plot structure. It emphasizes the importance of planning before writing and highlights the need for a moral lesson to be derived from a character's mistake. Fables should feature animal characters, use dialogue with speech marks, and include adverbs and adjectives for vivid storytelling. The tutorial breaks down the writing process into three paragraphs: introducing characters and setting, presenting a problem or mistake, and resolving it with an ending. The guide also stresses the use of time connectives to enhance narrative flow.

Takeaways

• 😀 Fables are stories that teach moral lessons or values.
• 😀 A moral is a lesson that can be applied to real life, like being friendly, forgiving, and hardworking.
• 😀 When writing a fable, focus on the moral lesson and build the story around it.
• 😀 A fable requires a mistake or problem to happen, which leads to the moral lesson.
• 😀 Animal characters are central to fables, and there should be 2-3 characters involved.
• 😀 The plot of a fable consists of the events that occur between the characters, including the mistake and its resolution.
• 😀 Characters in fables should speak to each other, and dialogue must be enclosed in speech marks.
• 😀 Use time connectives like 'first,' 'next,' and 'finally' to organize the events logically.
• 😀 Adjectives should be used to describe animal characters (e.g., 'lazy cat'), and adverbs should describe their actions (e.g., 'shouted angrily').
• 😀 A fable should be divided into three paragraphs: introduction (setting and characters), problem and dialogue, and conclusion (resolution and moral).

Q & A

What are fables, and what is their purpose?

Fables are short stories that teach a lesson or moral. The purpose of a fable is to help the reader understand important life lessons through the actions of characters, usually animals, who make mistakes or face challenges.

What is a moral lesson, and why is it important in a fable?

A moral lesson is the key takeaway or life lesson that can be applied to real life. It is important because it drives the theme of the fable and gives readers something valuable to learn from the story.

Can you give examples of moral lessons that might appear in a fable?

Examples of moral lessons include being friendly, forgiving others, working hard, sharing with others, and always telling the truth. These are lessons that can be applied to everyday life.

What is the role of animal characters in a fable?

Animal characters in a fable play the role of illustrating human traits and behaviors in a more engaging and often symbolic way. They act as protagonists or antagonists, with their actions and mistakes leading to a moral lesson.

What elements should be included when writing a fable?

A fable should include a moral lesson, animal characters, a plot with a mistake or problem, dialogue, time connectives, adverbs, adjectives, and proper paragraph structure. The characters should talk and learn from their mistakes.

How should you structure a fable?

A fable should be structured in three paragraphs: the first introduces the setting and characters, the second presents the problem or mistake, and the third resolves the problem and presents the moral lesson.

What are time connectives, and why are they important in a fable?

Time connectives are words or phrases like 'first,' 'next,' 'then,' 'finally,' and 'after a while,' which help structure the events in a logical order. They guide the flow of the story and make it easier for the reader to follow.

Why are adverbs and adjectives important in a fable?

Adverbs and adjectives are crucial because they describe actions and characters, adding detail and making the story more engaging. Adverbs describe how actions are performed (e.g., 'ran quickly'), while adjectives describe the characters or nouns (e.g., 'lazy fox').

What should the first paragraph of a fable contain?

The first paragraph should introduce the setting (time and place), and introduce the animal characters with descriptions using adjectives. This sets the stage for the story.

How does the problem or mistake contribute to the fable?

The problem or mistake is essential because it creates the conflict or challenge that the characters must face. The resolution of this issue is where the moral lesson is revealed, teaching the readers what can be learned from the situation.