Apologue (Noun)
Meaning
A short moral story (often with animal characters).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The fable of the tortoise and the hare is a classic apologue that teaches children the importance of perseverance and humility.
- In his book of apologues, the author used a cast of animal characters to illustrate moral lessons on topics such as honesty and kindness.
- The apologue of the boy who cried wolf has been retold and adapted in many different cultures, but its message about the dangers of dishonesty remains the same.
- The apologue of the ant and the grasshopper is often used to teach children the value of hard work and preparation for the future.
- The author's collection of apologues features a range of animal characters, from clever foxes to wise old owls, each with its own moral lesson to impart.