Tall Tales

Tall Tales

Assessment

Flashcard

English

4th - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

CCSS
RL.4.9, RL.1.10, RL.8.9

+3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are tall tales?

Back

Tall tales are exaggerated stories that often include impossible events and characters, typically set in the American frontier.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: Tall tales describe events that could really happen.

Back

False

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where are tall tales typically set?

Back

Tall tales are often set in the American frontier.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What literary devices are commonly used in tall tales?

Back

Tall tales often use vivid words and detailed descriptions to enhance the storytelling.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a key characteristic of a tall tale?

Back

A key characteristic of a tall tale is exaggeration, where characters or events are presented in an unrealistic manner.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a common theme in tall tales.

Back

Common themes in tall tales include adventure, heroism, and the celebration of American folklore.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of exaggeration in tall tales?

Back

Exaggeration in tall tales serves to entertain and emphasize the larger-than-life qualities of characters and events.

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