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.
For the dog in Fable III, see Dog (Fable III). The dog is intended to be an integral part of Fable II, with the goal of strengthening the player's emotional bond with Albion. Mechanically, the dog's function is helping the Hero find treasure chests, buried caches, and certain quest objectives.