what similarities do myths, legend, tall tale, fables, fairy tales, and folklore have in common? And what are there differences?

Similarities: Most have been passed down from generation to generation. They are typically not real, though many people do believe in each.

Differences: Myths are usually based off of religion, often telling stories about supernatural beings. Legends are typically based off of some historical fact that has had characters put into it and has been embellished after being retold many times. Tall tales are stories with unbelievable elements. Fables are stories that feature animals. Fairy tales normally have some sort of fantastic element, something that would feature magic, imaginary characters and more often than not, a conflict between two sides of good and evil. Folklore is traditional customs, beliefs and stories of a community.

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hancock was president of congress when the declaration of independence was adopted and signed. he is primarily remembered by americans for his large, flamboyant signature on the declaration, so much so that "john hancock" became, in the united states, an informal synonym for signature.

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