Which of the following is a typical element of tall tales?

A. exaggeration

B. heroes from ancient myth

C. a story that teaches a moral lesson

D. a tragic ending

A typical element of tall tales is A. exagerration. Tall tales are these unbelievable stories that are there for your entertainment and nothing else. They are full of hyperboles and events that could never happen because they seem so unreal. The other elements can apply to tall tales, however, their most important characteristic is exagerration.

The answer is A. Exaggeration