ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -A tall tale is about a larger-than-life hero or heroine with superhuman abilities. Tall tales are often funny and outrageous, where everyday problems are solved in humorous ways. The stories feature exaggerated details to tell about the main character’s life and amazing feats of bravery and strength.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tall tales usually use exaggeration to make the traits and actions of the story’s hero seem bigger and more exciting.” I will use the familiar tall tale, Paul Bunyan, to model how to identify exaggeration in a story. I will look for descriptions of actions or people that seem impossible and bigger than life.

Detailed explanation-3: -Introduce the three main elements of tall tales: character, setting, and hyperbole. Character: Discuss with students the fact that the characters in tall tales differ from characters in other types of literature because their traits and feats are more exaggerated.

Detailed explanation-4: -When I went fishing, I caught a fish as big as my arm! Sorry I’m late, traffic was backed up all the way to my driveway. My girlfriend’s a supermodel, but you don’t know her; she goes to a different school.