The correct answer is:
D. Fable
Explanation:
1. **Definition of a Fable**: A fable is a type of story that uses animals as characters to convey a moral lesson or general truth about human nature.
2. **Characteristics of Fables**:
- Animals often behave like humans in fables.
- Fables typically end with a moral lesson or message that is intended to teach a lesson about human behavior.
3. **Example**:
- One famous fable is "The Tortoise and the Hare," where a slow-moving tortoise challenges a fast hare to a race. The moral of the story is "slow and steady wins the race," teaching the importance of perseverance and consistency.
In summary, fables use animals as characters to convey moral lessons or truths about human nature.
