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 I."

"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.

Which element of a morality tale does the excerpt contain?

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.

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Delilah Le

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10 February, 12:26

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 I."

"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.

Which element of a morality tale does the excerpt contain?

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.

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Answers (2)

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Chaim Johns · Answer 1

Answer: The consequences of a choice become clear.

Essence Williamson · Answer 2

The consequences of a choice become clear.

Explanation:

By making an agreement, the Coyote and the Bear accepted to face the positive and negative consequences of it. In this case, the Coyote is the least benefited from such agreement and complains, but later realizes he had given his word and has to act with honor.