Question

The ________ of a story can be applied to other works of literature or to life.

Answer 1

Moral

Step-by-step explanation:

A moral is the lesson.

If you use a lesson from a story you can learn from that. For example the Tortoise and the Hare. The fastest and cockiest doesn't always win. Be steady and strong and you shall do well.

Answer 2

the moral of a story is the answer