Stories are like magic spells, they make things feel real even if they’re not. Sometimes, characters say things that aren’t true, and we believe them anyway because they help us understand the story better.
Imagine a fairy tale where the prince is brave, but he’s actually scared of spiders. We don’t mind it being a lie because it helps the story flow smoothly. That makes the story more interesting, even if it isn’t completely true.
Examples
- A princess tells a frog that she will never marry anyone else, even though she’s actually quite excited about the idea.
- A pirate says he's been everywhere in the world, even though he only left his island once.
- A wizard claims to be immortal, but everyone knows he just has a really good memory.
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See also
- How Do People Decide What Is ‘True’ in a Story?
- What Makes a Good Story Memorable?
- What Makes a ‘Good’ Story in History?
- What Makes a ‘Great’ Story Stay in Our Memory?
- What Makes a ‘Good’ Story Worth Remembering?
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