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Tall Tales Checklist

Directions: Using the T-chart below, record evidence to determine if the story is a tall tale.

Element

Evidence

The author uses hyperbole

The main character has a problem to solve The main character is bigger than life and has super-human abilities.

The story includes lots of action.

The story is supposed to be humorous.

The main character solves the problem or defeats the “bad guy”