From the Latin sparsus, meaning âscattered,â we get the adjective sparse, which means âfew and scattered.â Thinning hair is sparse, as is the population of an endangered species. Or a small and scattered crowd for an unpopular band. Synonyms include dispersed, infrequent, and scanty.
The purpose of the fable is to teach a lesson about a human weakness or folly. To reinforce this lesson, fables usually include a moral at the end of the tale. In addition to teaching a lesson, fables offer a satirical look at human beings and their behaviors.he purpose of the fable is to teach a lesson about a human weakness or folly. To reinforce this lesson, fables usually include a moral at the end of the tale. In addition to teaching a lesson, fables offer a satirical look at human beings and their behaviors.
A fable is a short story that has a moral or lesson. It often  involves animals, plants, mythical creatures, etc. with human  qualities.    A fable can be a story abo â¦ ut supernatural or extraordinary persons  or incidents; legend: the fables of gods and heroes.+ 89 others found this useful. Jeffery Estabrook. fable is a short story that has a moral or lesson. It often  involves animals, plants, mythical creatures, etc. with human  qualities.    A fable can be a story abo â¦ ut supernatural or extraordinary persons  or incidents; legend: the fables of gods and heroes. + 89 others found this useful. Jeffery Estabrook.