Symbolism in Fables and Folk Tales
Students will identify and interpret symbolic elements (objects, animals, settings) in fables and folk tales.
Key Questions
- Explain how a common animal can symbolize a human trait in a fable.
- Analyze the symbolic meaning of a recurring object in a folk tale.
- Predict how changing a symbolic element might alter the story's message.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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