Knowledge 1 Domain Assessment Fairy Tales and Tall Tales

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What is a tall tale?

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A tall tale is a story that uses exaggeration and is often set in the American frontier.

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What does exaggeration mean?

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Exaggeration means to make something seem bigger, better, or more important than it really is.

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What is the setting of many tall tales?

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Many tall tales are set in places on the American frontier.

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What does it mean to be curious?

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To be curious means to want to learn more about something.

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What are tracks?

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Tracks are the marks left by animals, like footprints in the snow.

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What is an overstatement?

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An overstatement is when someone says something is more than it really is, similar to exaggeration.

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Can tall tales be funny?

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Yes, tall tales often have funny elements because of their exaggerations.

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Who are some famous characters in tall tales?

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Famous characters include Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill.

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What is the purpose of a tall tale?

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The purpose of a tall tale is to entertain and often to teach a lesson.

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Are tall tales based on real people?

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Tall tales are often based on real people but include exaggerated stories about their lives.