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Tall tales began during the 1800's as a form of entertainment for families at the end of a long work day.
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| We have been learning about tall tales in our language arts class. | |
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| Some tall tales are based on real people. | |
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| Then why isn't it a biography if it is about someone's life? | |
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| Because many of the events in the stories and qualities of the character have been exaggerated to add humor and interest to the story. | |
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| OK...I get it. A tall tale stretches the truth and gives the characters unhuman like qualities. | |
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