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Tall Tale Traits The four key traits to a great Tall Tale A larger-than-life, or superhuman, main character with a specific job. Boone is most famous for his exploration and settlement of what is now the U.S. state of Kentucky A problem that is solved in a funny way. Exaggerated details that describe things as greater than they really are. Characters who use everyday language. Pecos Bill heard about the Bear Lake monster and bet that he could wrestle that monster until it said uncle. Davy was known for wrestling a bear with his bare hands. Paul Bunyan dug Lake Michigan as a drinking hole