Form B—Story 11 | QuestionPro

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According to this passage, legends are _________.

narratives about gods and heroes

narratives with an aura of realism

narratives transmitted primarily through written sources

narratives that reconcile contrasting beliefs

What distinguishes a legend from other genres of folk narrative?

It purports to be the truth.

It is a strictly oral form.

It makes use of exaggeration and satire.

It contains supernatural elements.

This paragraph emphasizes __________.

the various types of legends

the characteristics of tall tales

similarities and differences between legends and other oral narratives

the development of oral narratives

Which of the following sentences does not belong in this paragraph?

Fairy tales differ from legends through an emphasis on magical adventures and well-constructed plots.

Both legends and tall tales are often rooted in an actual incident.

The first attempt to collect regional American legends took place in the nineteenth century.

Legends often contain many of the same themes and motifs as myths.

People who tell tall tales __________.

are exaggerating

believe they are telling the truth

always make jokes

are not trying to deceive others