Fables, Folktales, & Tall Tales

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What is a fable?

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A fable is a short story that teaches a moral lesson, often featuring animals as characters.

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What is a folktale?

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A folktale is a traditional story passed down through generations, often explaining cultural beliefs or customs.

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What is a tall tale?

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A tall tale is a humorous story that exaggerates the truth, often featuring a larger-than-life character.

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What is the rising action in a story?

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The rising action is the series of events that lead up to the climax, building tension and interest.

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints found within a text that help readers understand the meanings of unfamiliar words.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and helps create a mental picture for the reader.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a word part added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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What is the purpose of a moral in a fable?

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The moral of a fable is the lesson or message that the story conveys to the reader.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense or exciting part of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.