Tall Tale Genre

Which fiction genre does a tall tale belong to?

• Realistic Fiction

• Mystery

• Folk tale

Which is NOT an element of a tall tale?

• Exaggeration

• Moral/lesson

• Fairies and Magic

Which of the following is NOT a tall tale character?

• John Henry

• Tom Sawyer

• Pecos Bill

What does the word “exaggerate” mean?

• To describe something in details.

• To give all facts.

• To say that something is greater or worse than it actually is.

What is a category of items (books, movies, tv, etc.) that have similar qualities?

• genre

• fiction

• non fiction

usually contains an extraordinary person, exaggeration, and an explanation

• tall tale

• folk tale

• fairy tale

• non-fiction

a particular style or type of writing- either fiction or non-fiction

• legend

• fable

• genre

• subgenre

A funny story where characters and events are exaggerated

• Tall Tale

• Folk Tale

• Myth

• Fairy Tale

Paul Bunyun is an example of what kind of genre?

• fiction

• nonfiction

• tall tell

• mystery

Which of the following is a characteristic of a tall tale?

• A) Realistic events

• B) Exaggerated characters

• C) Historical accuracy

• D) Scientific explanations