dilemma tale

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Definition of dilemma tale in English English dictionary

or judgment tale Typical African form of short story. Its ending is open to conjecture or is morally ambiguous, allowing the audience to comment or speculate on the correct solution to the problem posed, whether a conflict of loyalty, the need to choose a just response to a difficult situation, or the laying of blame when several parties seem equally guilty. Dilemma tales function both as instruction and entertainment and help establish social norms

Hyphenation

di·lem·ma tale

Turkish pronunciation

dîlemı teyl

Pronunciation

/dəˈlemə ˈtāl/ /dɪˈlɛmə ˈteɪl/