Which type of literature uses animals as characters to convey a moral?

• A. Fables
• B. Folktales
• C. Myths
• D. Legends

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is teaching a lesson through animal characters. Fables are short, traditional stories where animals behave like people and, crucially, each tale ends with a clear moral. That direct focus on a lesson, conveyed through animal behavior, is what makes fables the best fit. While folktales can feature animals, their goal is usually broad entertainment or cultural storytelling rather than delivering a specific moral. Myths explain origins and involve gods or supernatural elements, not primarily to teach a takeaway through animal characters. Legends recount supposed real events or people, again not centered on a moral lesson told through animal figures. So, fables are the type that uses animals to convey a moral.