I have seen both moral and morale used when speaking about the meaning of a story so which is correct or story?

You're right to be confused! "Moral" and "morale" sound similar but have very different meanings.

* Moral: This refers to the lesson or message conveyed by a story. It's the ethical principle or value that the story highlights.

* Example: "The moral of the story is that honesty is always the best policy."

* Morale: This refers to the overall spirit or confidence of a group or individual. It's not directly related to the meaning of a story.

* Example: "The team's morale was low after losing the game."

When talking about the meaning of a story, you should use "moral."

Let me know if you have any other questions about these words!