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tall tale
A is an entertaining account told in a serious tone, despite its outlandish and exaggerated content.
Including exaggerated characters
A comedic ballad is a humorous song that tells a story in a light-hearted manner. It often includes exaggerated or absurd elements to provoke laughter from the audience. The lyrics combine elements of both comedy and music to create a humorous narrative.
"Luncheon" by W. Somerset Maugham is regarded as a humorous story because of its satirical portrayal of the protagonist's naivety and pretentiousness, as well as the absurdity of the situation he finds himself in. The exaggerated descriptions and ironic tone contribute to the humor in the story.
Tall tales use an exaggerated story with realistic details.
That is a humorous story. The joke wasn't really humorous.
Foghorn Leghorn may not be the best choice for a book narrator as his Southern drawl and exaggerated manner of speaking may be distracting or difficult to understand for some audiences. His humorous and over-the-top personality may overshadow the story being narrated.
The story he told was quite humorous.
Chanticleer's boastfulness is humorous because he is a rooster who takes himself very seriously, often bragging about his own importance and prowess. This is amusing because it is comical to see an animal behaving in such a self-important manner. Additionally, his bravado often leads to humorous situations in the story, adding to the overall comedic effect.
The genre of "Paul Bunyan" retold by Steven Kellogg is fiction, specifically a folktale or tall tale. It is a humorous and exaggerated story that has been passed down through oral tradition.