Question

1. which term is used to identify a very short narrative form that uses animals with human thoughts as main characters and usually teaches a lesson?

tall tale
legend
myth
fable

Explanation:

A tall tale is an exaggerated story focused on a larger-than-life human figure. A legend is a traditional story based on historical figures/events. A myth explains natural or cultural origins with deities. A fable is a short narrative that uses anthropomorphic animals (animals with human traits/thoughts) to convey a moral lesson, matching the description.

Answer:

fable