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Questions about the Tall Tale Genre

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Are there larger than life characters?

Yes

20

There are magical fairies and elves

No

15

Are there impossible events usually

Yes

20

There are genies that grant wishes

No

10

There are extreme exaggerations

yes

20

There are characters with super human strengths

yes

15

Usually takes place in the past or a link to historical characters

yes

10

Typically there are queens, kings, and princesses

no

5

Is this an exaggeration: I am so hungry I could eat a horse

yes

20

Is this an exaggeration: I live on oak drive

no

10

Is this an exaggeration: Henry talks a mile a minute

yes

15

Johnny Kaw is a tall tale

yes

15

Cinderella is a tall tale

no

15

Paul Bunyan is a tall tale

yes

10

Johnny Kaw is a real man

no

5