The Saga of Pecos Bill

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What does 'coiled' mean?

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When you shape something into loops or rings.

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Who was Pecos Bill?

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Pecos Bill was the meanest, strongest, and best cowboy.

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What animal did Pecos Bill wrestle?

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Pecos Bill wrestled against a grizzly bear.

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How long was the snake after Pecos Bill was done?

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The snake was 30 feet long.

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What did Pecos Bill jump on?

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Pecos Bill jumped in the back of a mountain lion.

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What is a cowboy?

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A cowboy is a person who herds and tends cattle, often on horseback.

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What is a grizzly bear?

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A grizzly bear is a large bear species found in North America.

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What does 'wrestle' mean?

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To wrestle means to engage in a physical contest or struggle.

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What is the setting of the story of Pecos Bill?

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The story is set in the American West.

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What is a tall tale?

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A tall tale is a story with exaggerated elements that are not meant to be taken literally.