LITERATURE QUESTIONS
TRADITIONAL LITERATURE
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Gods and goddesses
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People with superhuman abilities, and exaggerated details
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Teaches a lesson
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Has royalty and animals that act like people
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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: -Made popular in the 1800s, tall tales tell stories about people who are seen as larger than life. These figures are often extraordinary individuals compared to people in real life. The stories were created as a means of entertainment. To this day, they continue to entertain people who read them.
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.
Detailed explanation-4: -The author uses a lot of exaggeration, or hyperbole. The main character accomplishes great feats using his strength and wits. The main character is helped by a powerful object or animal. The story explains how familiar things or landmarks came to be. More items
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.