An explicitly stated lesson or moral teaching concluding a poem, particularly common in fables rendered in verse, didactic poetry, and neoclassical works. Unlike subtle closing reflections, concluding morals directly tell readers what to learn or how to interpret the poem's meaning. Aesop's Fables traditionally end with clear morals, as do many moral tales in verse. Alexander Pope's couplets often deliver pointed moral conclusions. While modern poetry generally favors subtlety over explicit instruction, the concluding moral remains useful for overtly didactic purposes where clarity of message takes precedence over interpretive openness.

Explicitly stated lessons ending fables, parables, or didactic poems. Aesop's Fables in verse always conclude with clear morals. Common in 18th-century neoclassical poetry. Alexander Pope's couplets often deliver pointed morals. More direct than subtle closing reflections, leaving no ambiguity about intended meaning.