The angry wolf encountered a house made out of straw that he was able to blow down in one deep breath.

English · High School · Wed Jan 13 2021

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Answer: The scenario described here is from the well-known fable "The Three Little Pigs," which tells the story of three pigs who each build a house out of different materials. The first pig builds a house out of straw. As the story goes, a wolf is able to blow this straw house down with a single breath because straw is a weak and flimsy building material, especially compared to wood or bricks used by the other pigs.

In the context of the story, the wolf blowing down the house is a metaphor for the idea that weak foundations or poor preparation can easily be overcome by challenges. In the case of the straw house, the pig's effort was not sufficient to withstand the external threat posed by the wolf. The wolf's ability to demolish the house so easily emphasizes the importance of building something strong and durable, a lesson that is apparent as the story progresses.

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