Read the text below very carefully. Then answer the questions that follow. Countryman and a Snake A countryman's son stepped on a snake's tail accidentally. The tail suddenly turned and hit him so that he died. The father was very angry so that he cut off part of the snake's tail. Then, the snake in revenge stung several of the farmer's cattle. It caused him great loss. However, the farmer decided to stop the fight with the snake. He brought food and honey to the mouth of its lair, and said to it, "Let's forget and forgive. Perhaps you were right to punish my son, and take revenge on my cattle, but surely, I was right in trying to revenge him. Now that we are both satisfied, why should not we be friends again?" "No, no," said the snake. "Take away your gifts. You can never forget the death of your son, nor I the loss of my tail. Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten." Here are questions focusing on the text type of the fable "Countryman and a Snake" 1. What type of text is "Countryman and a Snake"? 2. What is the main purpose of the text, and what lesson does it aim to teach? 3. How does the structure of the text contribute to its message or moral? 4. What elements of a fable can be found in this story? 5. How is the snake personified in the text, and how does this affect the story's moral lesson?
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Answer:Here are the answers to your questions about the fable "Countryman and a Snake": 1. What type of text is "Countryman and a Snake"?It is a fable, a short story that typically features animals as characters and conveys a moral lesson.2. What is the main purpose of the text, and what lesson does it aim to teach?The main purpose is to illustrate the consequences of revenge and the idea that while one may forgive, they may not forget past injuries. The lesson teaches that some conflicts cannot be resolved, and trust can be irrevocably damaged.3. How does the structure of the text contribute to its message or moral?The structure follows a cause-and-effect format, showing how one action (the son stepping on the snake's tail) leads to a series of retaliatory actions. This progression emphasizes the cycle of revenge and highlights the futility of trying to restore a broken relationship after significant harm has been done.4. What elements of a fable can be found in this story?The story features anthropomorphized characters (the countryman and the snake), a moral lesson, and a simple plot that illustrates the consequences of actions. The conflict between the characters serves to highlight the moral.5. How is the snake personified in the text, and how does this affect the story's moral lesson?The snake is given human-like qualities, such as the ability to feel anger, seek revenge, and engage in dialogue. This personification helps convey the complexity of emotions and the theme of revenge, reinforcing the moral that injuries may be forgiven but not forgotten, making reconciliation difficult.
