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genre
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a type of literature
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hyperbole
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using exaggeration for comic effect or to express heightened emotion
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protagonist
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main character in a literary work
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antagonist
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character or force in conflict with the protagonist
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folk tale
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story originally composed orally which reflects the values and traditions of a culture and teaches a lesson
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legend
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a widely told story about the past which evolved from a historic figure or event; Davey Crokett, Daniel Boone, King Arthur, Robin Hood
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tall tale
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a tale which uses hyperbole with its protagonist performing great feats; Paul Bunyan, John Henery
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resolution
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the outcome of the conflict in a plot
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