Question

the story told in this selection is very old. it is about king croesus, who was a real king in the ancient world. the story is meant to teach a lesson. this selection can best be described as a poetry. b a legend. c a romance. d science fiction.

Explanation:

Legends are old - stories often about real - life figures and are meant to teach a moral or lesson. The story about King Croesus fits this description. It is not poetry (which has a distinct form and rhythm), not a romance (which focuses on love), and not science fiction (which involves futuristic or scientific elements).

Answer:

B. a legend