The tale revolves around a clever fox and a raven holding a piece of food. The fox, aiming to deceive the raven, begins to shower it with false praise and flattery. Hoping to make the raven drop its food, the fox convinces the bird to open its beak by appealing to its pride. As the raven falls for the trick and starts to sing, the food falls to the ground, allowing the fox to seize it
Introduction
- “The Raven and the Fox” is a classic story about false pride and playing tricks to fool someone.
- The story revolves around a raven who is tricked by a cunning fox.
- It highlights the dangers of pride and flattery.
The Plot
- A raven perches on a tree limb, holding a piece of food in its beak.
- A fox, desiring the food, approaches the raven and begins to flatter him.
- The fox praises the raven’s beauty and suggests that if he could sing, he would be the king of birds.
- The raven, swayed by the fox’s compliments, opens his beak to sing, only to drop the food.
- The fox quickly grabs the food and mocks the raven, advising him to be wary of flattery and pride.
Literary Devices
Rhyme
- The poem uses rhyming words at the end of lines, such as “limb” and “him.”
Alliteration
- Repetition of consonant sounds, as in “great big beak.”
Personification
- Animals are given human traits (e.g., the raven’s vanity, the fox’s cunning).
Key Takeaways
- The raven’s foolishness and vanity lead to his loss.
- The fox’s cunning and flattery serve as a cautionary tale.
- The moral of the story is to avoid pride and be cautious of insincere praise.
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