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my Notes
Notice &

Note
Contrasts and
Contradictions

Prepare to Read

GENRE STUDY A drama, or play, is a story that can be

performed for an audience.

• Plays begin with a cast of characters.

• Authors of plays tell the story through the plot.

• Authors of plays often tell the story in chronological
order, or the order in which the events happened.

• Plays are made up of lines of dialogue.

SET A PURPOSE Think about the title and genre of this
text. This play is based on a tall tale about Pecos Bill. What

do you know about tall tales? What would you like to
learn? Write your response below.

CRITICAL
VOCABULARY

genuine

saga

coiled

whirled

tame
Build Background:
The Characteristics of Tall Tales

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