Identifying Types of Stories

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Legend

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Based on real events or people but exaggerated over time. They are a mixture of history and fiction and are inspirational and exciting.

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Creation Myth

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Stories that explain how the world was made.

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Fable

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Short stories that teach a moral or lesson; they usually feature animals that talk or act like humans.

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Tall Tale

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Exaggerated stories with larger-than-life characters who do impossible things. They have a hero that can overcome anything.

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What is a Legend?

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A story based on real events or people but exaggerated over time, mixing history and fiction.

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What is a Creation Myth?

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A story that explains how the world was created.

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What is a Fable?

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A short story that teaches a moral or lesson, often featuring talking animals.

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What is a Tall Tale?

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A story that features exaggerated characters and events, often with a heroic figure.

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Identify a characteristic of Legends.

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They are often inspirational and mix history with fiction.

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Identify a characteristic of Fables.

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They usually feature animals that talk or act like humans.