ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox Some tales claim that Bunyan was taller than a mountain, while others say his and Babe’s footprints created the 10, 000 lakes of Minnesota. Together, Bunyan and Babe are two of the most famous folk heroes of American culture. America’s legends and lore have helped shape our history.

Detailed explanation-2: -tall tale, narrative that depicts the wild adventures of extravagantly exaggerated folk heroes. The tall tale is essentially an oral form of entertainment; the audience appreciates the imaginative invention rather than the literal meaning of the tales.

Detailed explanation-3: -The tall tale has become a fundamental element of American folk literature. The tall tale’s origins are seen in the bragging contests that often occurred when the rough men of the American frontier gathered. The tales of legendary figures of the Old West, some listed below, owe much to the style of tall tales.

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.