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Tall Tale

Authored by Ali Reynaldo

English

4th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 13+ times

Tall Tale
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a tall tale?

A tall tale is a form of poetry

A tall tale is a story with unbelievable elements, told as if it were true and exaggerated for humorous or dramatic effect.

A tall tale is a short story with a moral lesson

A tall tale is a type of horror fiction

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which story is NOT an example of a tall tale?

Chicken Little

Alice in Wonderland

Pecos Bill

The Life of George Washington

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which tall tale character is known for his exaggerated size and color?

Bigfoot

Harry Potter

Clifford the Dog

Perry the Platypus

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main characteristic of a tall tale?

Minimalism

Exaggeration

Accuracy

Understatement

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the setting usually like in a tall tale?

Exaggerated, fantastical, and larger than life

Realistic, mundane, and ordinary

Historically accurate, detailed, and precise

Short, concise, and straightforward

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of exaggeration in a tall tale?

Exaggeration in tall tales is meant to provide accurate information and realistic scenarios.

Exaggeration in a tall tale is used to entertain the audience by creating humor, excitement, and larger-than-life scenarios.

Exaggeration in tall tales is used to bore the audience with mundane details.

Exaggeration in tall tales is intended to diminish the impact of the story and make it less memorable.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are tall tales often humorous?

Tall tales exaggerate or embellish the truth to create entertaining and unbelievable stories.

Tall tales are based on real-life events with no exaggeration.

Tall tales are typically short and concise.

Tall tales are often serious and factual.

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