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FABLE: The story of the Tortoise and the Hare
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​What makes a fable story so unique?
The animals are super heroes.
The plot is exaggerated.
The main character is human.
The animals can talk.
​The Hare believed that he as faster than the tortoise.
What makes a fable story so unique?
The Hare believed that he as faster than the tortoise.
What can we infer about the Hare's character?
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