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Writing Tall Tales

Writing Tall Tales. Bigger, Stronger, Faster. A Tall Tale has:. A larger-than-life, or superhuman, main character with a specific job. A problem that is solved in a funny or outrageous way. Exaggerated details that describe things as greater than they really are.

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Writing Tall Tales

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  1. Writing Tall Tales Bigger, Stronger, Faster

  2. A Tall Tale has: • A larger-than-life, or superhuman, main character with a specific job. • A problem that is solved in a funny or outrageous way. • Exaggerated details that describe things as greater than they really are.

  3. Writing a Tall Tale is all about: • Character! • Big! Strong! Fast! • Exaggeration! • As tall as a skyscraper • Word Choice!

  4. Who is this? • Faster than a speeding bullet… • More powerful than a locomotive… • Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound… • Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s _________________

  5. Try it! Finish the phrase: • As tall as _____________

  6. Try it! Finish the phrase: • Stronger than _____________

  7. Try it! Finish the phrase: • As fast as ________________

  8. Try it! Finish the phrase: • Her feet were like ______________________

  9. Try it! Finish the phrase: • His voice was so loud, ________________________

  10. Try it! Finish the phrase: • The wind was blowing so hard, _________________________

  11. Try it! Finish the phrase: • She had a pet _________________________

  12. Example: Teacher Lady • Apple-red lips large enough to wrap around a barrel of morning coffee • Voice as loud as hurricane winds • Can lift a child out of his seat with the power of her stare

  13. Now you are ready to write your own Tall Tale • Exaggerated character • Unbelievable action • Interesting words

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