Definitions
- Referring to a story or tale, often with a moral or lesson. - Talking about a fictional narrative, often involving animals or inanimate objects as characters. - Describing a simple and straightforward story, often used for teaching or entertainment purposes.
- Referring to a traditional story or myth, often with historical or supernatural elements. - Talking about a story that is widely known and repeated, often with embellishments or exaggerations. - Describing a narrative that is based on real events or people, but with added fictional elements.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to stories or narratives.
- 2Both can have moral or lesson-like qualities.
- 3Both can involve fictional or mythical elements.
- 4Both can be used for entertainment or educational purposes.
- 5Both can be passed down through generations.
What is the difference?
- 1Content: Fabula often involves animals or inanimate objects as characters, while legend often involves historical or supernatural figures.
- 2Purpose: Fabula is often used for teaching or instruction, while legend is often used for entertainment or cultural preservation.
- 3Veracity: Fabula is generally understood to be entirely fictional, while legend may have some basis in reality but with added fictional elements.
- 4Tone: Fabula is often straightforward and simple, while legend may involve embellishments or exaggerations for dramatic effect.
Remember this!
Fabula and legend are both types of stories or narratives, but they differ in their origins, content, purpose, veracity, and tone. Fabula is often associated with Aesop's fables and involves simple stories with animal or inanimate object characters, often used for teaching or instruction. Legend, on the other hand, is often associated with traditional tales or myths, involves historical or supernatural figures, and is often used for entertainment or cultural preservation.
