Which element of a morality tale does the excerpt contain?
Read the excerpt from "The Coyote and the Bear."
"But this is not fair. You have those round things, which are
good to eat, but what I took home we cannot eat at all,
neither my wife nor 1."
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A character makes a decision.
A conflict in the story is set up.
The moral of the story is revealed.
The consequences of a choice become clear.
"But, friend Coyote," answered the Bear, gravely, "did we not
make an agreement? Then we must stick to it like men."
The Coyote could not answer, and went home. But he was
not satisfied.