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In the “Tortoise and the Hare,” what is the moral of the story

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In the “Tortoise and the Hare,” what is the moral of the story

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The moral of the story "The Tortoise and the Hare" is that "slow and steady wins the race." This means that it is better to work slowly and carefully towards your goals than to rush and make mistakes. It teaches the value of persistence, determination, and hard work over natural talent or speed.

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1“I bet I can beat you in a race,” Tortoise told Hare. Hare laughed. “You cannot beat me,” she said.2“Yes, I can. I dare you to race me.” Hare agreed and then laughed some more. They chose a date and time for the race. They planned to race along a path in the forest.The day of the race arrived and several animals came to watch. The race began and Hare whizzed by, eager to win and end the race. Tortoise had many cousins who looked just like him. One was at the starting line. The others were waiting at different places along the path. Tortoise was hiding in a bush near the finish line.3As Hare turned a corner, she saw one of Tortoise’s cousins ahead of her. She thought that this was Tortoise. “How did you get ahead of me?” Hare asked.4“I walk slowly, but I run very fast—so fast that you did not see me pass by,” replied Tortoise’s cousin.5Hare ran even faster. As she turned another corner, she once again saw one of Tortoise’s cousins ahead of her. Once again, she thought this was Tortoise. “How did you get ahead of me this time?” Hare asked.6“I ran so fast that you did not see me pass by,” replied the cousin.This kept on happening until Hare reached the finish line. Tortoise had already crossed it. Tortoise had won the race. QuestionWhat similar theme is present in both stories?ResponsesA There are many clever ways to win a race.There are many clever ways to win a race.B Rabbits always lose the races they choose to enter.Rabbits always lose the races they choose to enter.C Using duplicates is one way that you can win a race.Using duplicates is one way that you can win a race.D Turtles are tricky animals that will take advantage of you.

Which story is an example of a fable?A.A poor couple take in a homeless beggar, and they are rewarded when the beggar turns out to be the king.B.A woman discovers that she is powerful and strong after facing an evil queen on a great adventure.C.A lion learns that even those smaller than him are important when a mouse saves his life.D.A man learns that honesty is important after a small lie causes him to lose his friends.

Which story is an example of a fable?A.A woman discovers that she is powerful and strong after facing an evil queen on a great adventure.B.A man learns that honesty is important after a small lie causes him to lose his friends.C.A poor couple take in a homeless beggar, and they are rewarded when the beggar turns out to be the king.D.A lion learns that even those smaller than him are important when a mouse saves his life.

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In most fairy tales, the heroine has fallen prey to an evil scheme and can only be saved by the arrival of her prince. These kinds of stories serve asGroup of answer choicesattributional biases.legitimizing myths.oppression.None of the above is correct.

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