Consider these elements of the two stories in "A Fable" and "The Dog and the Clever Rabbit."

"A Fable"

"The Dog and the Clever Rabbit"

cow, tiger, lion, leopard, camel

dog, goose

How are these elements of the two tales similar?

A. They are characters who cause distraction on the journeys.

B. They are characters who offer assistance on the journeys.

C. They are characters seeking aid from the heroes.

D. They are characters who seek to destroy the heroes.

The correct answer is: A. They are characters who cause distraction on the journeys.