The Raven and the Fox - Flash Cards
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What animal is cunning in stories?
The fox is commonly depicted as a cunning character in stories.
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What does 'perched' mean in the poem?
'Perched' means to sit on a branch.
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What did the Raven hold in his beak?
The Raven held a morsel, which means a small piece of food.
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What does the Fox call the Raven?
The Fox calls the Raven a handsome bird.
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What did the Fox want the Raven to do?
The Fox wanted the Raven to sing.
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Who is the author of The Raven and the Fox?
The author of the fable is Jean de la Fontaine.
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Why did the Raven forget his croak?
The Raven forgot his croak because of his foolish pride.
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What happens when the Raven opens his beak?
When the Raven opens his beak, the morsel falls down.
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What lesson does the Fox teach the Raven?
The Fox teaches the Raven that pride is unwise.
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What does 'pride' refer to?
Pride refers to the feeling of being better than others.
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What does the word 'morsel' mean?
'Morsel' means a small piece of food.
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What is alliteration?
Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
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Give one example of alliteration from the poem.
An example from the poem is 'big' and 'beak.'
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What is a common mistake when interpreting compliments?
A common mistake is taking compliments too seriously, which may lead to pride.
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What is the setting of the fable?
The setting of the fable is in the woods.
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What does 'seek' mean?
'Seek' means to look for something.
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Why does the Fox laugh at the Raven?
The Fox laughs at the Raven because he falls for the flattery.
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Why is the Fox's statement about the Raven ironic?
It is ironic because the Fox flatters the Raven, knowing that he cannot sing well.
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How does the Fox demonstrate cleverness?
The Fox cleverly uses flattery to trick the Raven.
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What should one be cautious about according to the Fox?
One should be cautious about sweet words that can lead to pride.
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