the description rather than conveying a moral lesson nbsp Characters Characters in fables are often animals or objects with human-like qualities They typically represent specific characteristics or behaviours meant to convey the moral lesson of the story Tale characters can be humans animals supernatural beings or even lifeless objects However these characters may have human-like qualities but do not represent specific traits or morals nbsp Purpose Fables are primarily intended to teach a moral lesson or impart wisdom They often use allegorical storytelling to convey these lessons and memorably Tales may serve various purposes including entertainment cultural preservation or exploring themes and ideas Although some stories aim to impart a moral lesson most primarily focus on storytelling nbsp Setting Fables often occur in a fantastical or imaginary world where animals or objects behave like humans Tales may have a similar fantastical setting but can also be set in more realistic or historical contexts nbsp Length and Complexity A fable is a short story that illustrates a moral lesson It tends to be shorter than tales Fables often focus on a single moral lesson expressed through a simple plot and few characters Tales vary widely in length and complexity Tales range from short anecdotes to elaborate narratives with multiple characters and subplots A fable is a short story that illustrates a moral lesson nbsp Finally we can say that a tale is a type of story that can be told as truth or fiction A fable is a short fictional story that illustrates a moral idea