LITERATURE QUESTIONS
TRADITIONAL LITERATURE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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teach about the culture
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have stories about American history but are REALLY over exaggerated
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have stories about a real person that is exaggerated
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A tall tale is an exaggerated story. These stories may be based on real events or be entirely fictional. Often, the narrator is part of the story and relates it in order to make something they accomplished or an issue they faced seem more difficult or impressive than it was.
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: -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-5: -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.