ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -A tall tale is a story with unbelievable elements, related as if it were true and factual.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -nouninteresting but unbelievable story. fanciful tale. farfetched story. fish story. flight of fancy.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -Although no one knows for sure, many people believe these stories are called tall tales because they describe heroes that are larger than life. The heroes of tall tales are taller, bigger and stronger than real people-even if the tall tale is based on a real person!