Tall Tale Elements

A tall tale is

• a story that tells about imaginary places and characters.

• a story that tells events in a way that sounds true but are unbelievable or exaggerated.

• a true story.

• non-fiction story about a famous person.

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An exaggeration is

• the truth.

• a way to give directions.

• making something to be more that it really is.

• a type of story.

Tall tales are part of

• English culture.

• European culture.

• Chinese culture.

• American culture.

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The purpose of a tall tale is to

• provide directions.

• explain something in an entertaining way.

• tell about travels.

• give a better understanding of a non-fictional character.

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A Simile

• compares something to something else.

• is an exaggeration.

• is a comparison using like or as

• is something someone does when they are happy.

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A metaphor

• is a figure of speech where one thing is compared to another.

• is a type of rock.

• is a comparison using like or as.

• is an exaggeration.

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Hyperbole is another word for

• simile.

• exaggeration.

• metaphor.

• personification.

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Tall tale characters

• usually have magical powers that are used for good.

• are usually mythical or imaginary.

• are usually real people.

• are usually heroes and/or have strong personalities.

The origins or beginnings of tall tales came from

• the 1600's

• the 1700's

• the 1800's

• the 1900's

Which are parts or elements of a tall tale

• humor, exaggeration, figures of speech

• exaggeration, mystery, magic

• humor, figures of speech, non-fiction

• fiction, mystical creatures, humor