Tall Tale

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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Which story is NOT an example of a tall tale?

• Chicken Little

• Alice in Wonderland

• Pecos Bill

• The Life of George Washington

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

• Bigfoot

• Harry Potter

• Clifford the Dog

• Perry the Platypus

What is the main characteristic of a tall tale?

• Minimalism

• Exaggeration

• Accuracy

• Understatement

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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

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.

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.

This element of a tall tale is a great person who does something brave and honorable.

A tall tale has the following EXCEPT:

• • Characters (Hero)

• • Setting (Time and Place)

• • Problem (No Need for Solution)

• • Plot (Beginning, Middle, End)

The hero is able to do ________________ things.

• ordinary

• impossible

• simple

• regular