What is a tall tale?
Tall Tale

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English
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4th Grade
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Ali Reynaldo
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A tall tale is a form of poetry
A tall tale is a story with unbelievable elements, told as if it were true and exaggerated for humorous or dramatic effect.
A tall tale is a short story with a moral lesson
A tall tale is a type of horror fiction
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which story is NOT an example of a tall tale?
Chicken Little
Alice in Wonderland
Pecos Bill
The Life of George Washington
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which tall tale character is known for his exaggerated size and color?
Bigfoot
Harry Potter
Clifford the Dog
Perry the Platypus
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main characteristic of a tall tale?
Minimalism
Exaggeration
Accuracy
Understatement
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the setting usually like in a tall tale?
Exaggerated, fantastical, and larger than life
Realistic, mundane, and ordinary
Historically accurate, detailed, and precise
Short, concise, and straightforward
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of exaggeration in a tall tale?
Exaggeration in tall tales is meant to provide accurate information and realistic scenarios.
Exaggeration in a tall tale is used to entertain the audience by creating humor, excitement, and larger-than-life scenarios.
Exaggeration in tall tales is used to bore the audience with mundane details.
Exaggeration in tall tales is intended to diminish the impact of the story and make it less memorable.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are tall tales often humorous?
Tall tales exaggerate or embellish the truth to create entertaining and unbelievable stories.
Tall tales are based on real-life events with no exaggeration.
Tall tales are typically short and concise.
Tall tales are often serious and factual.
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