👉 An account of an asserted fact or circumstance; a rumour; a report, especially an idle or malicious story; a piece of gossip or slander; a lie.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! Today we’re tackling the word “tale,” and it's a tricky one, you see. The dictionary gives us quite a list, a variety! It means an account , something told with glee, Of facts and happenings for all to agree. But listen close, there’s more than just the true, A “tale” can be a rumour, shimmering new. Like whispers spreading, light as morning dew, Or maybe just gossip, a mischievous view! It could be a story, spun with careless grace, A malicious rumour, leaving a bitter trace. And sometimes, sadly, it's not quite the real, A “tale” can be a lie, how does that make you feel? So remember this: "Tale" has many sides, you see, From honest reports to stories meant to deceive! Now, let’s think about some examples... Can anyone give me a “tale,” maybe a small one, to show what we've learned today?