Below you will find example sentences with "classic tale". The examples show how this phrase is used in natural context and which words often surround it.
Classic Tale in a sentence
Corpus data
- Displayed example sentences: 20
- Discovered as a combination around: tale
- Corpus frequency in the collocation scan: 4
- Phrase length: 2 words
- Average sentence length: 23.6 words
Sentence profile
- Phrase position: 6 start, 8 middle, 6 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations
Corpus analysis
- The phrase "classic tale" has 2 words and usually appears in the middle in these examples. The average sentence has 23.6 words and is mostly made up of statements.
- Around this phrase, patterns and context words such as of the classic tale, 18th century classic tale of a, story, man and reimagining stand out.
- In the phrase index, this combination connects with fairy tale, cautionary tale, cult classic, fairy tale and cautionary tale, linking the page to nearby combinations.
Example types with classic tale
This selection groups the examples by length and sentence type, making usage of the full phrase easier to scan:
Camila Cabello stars in this musical reimagining of the classic tale. (11 words)
Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life retells the classic tale from the original. (13 words)
Composer Demutsky creates a sumptuous score for the dramatic retelling of this classic tale. (14 words)
In a reimagining of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale, this production sees Victorian England merged with the modern day as it explores how the repression of female voices can be as prevalent today as it was in the 19th century. (41 words)
Although it’s been quite a few years since this theatre goer has seen the story of Robin Hood be performed on stage, the Bracknell cast has managed to combine the classic tale with some side-splitting craziness. (38 words)
On a fall evening in 1883, the Metropolitan Opera opened its doors for the first time with a performance of “Faust,” the classic tale of a man who sells his soul to Mephistopheles to gain power and pleasure. (38 words)
It's a classic tale of heroes, time travel, and romance, oh … and Nick Fury sings! (16 words)
Example sentences (20)
Camila Cabello stars in this musical reimagining of the classic tale.
Composer Demutsky creates a sumptuous score for the dramatic retelling of this classic tale.
Following its’ best-selling year ever, The Courtyard’s pantomime for 2023/24 will be the classic tale of Dick Whittington.
It's a classic tale of heroes, time travel, and romance, oh … and Nick Fury sings!
Starring Bruce Willis, is the classic tale of a cop trying to save his family - but literally and figuratively.
Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life retells the classic tale from the original.
The classic tale of little man triumphing over big man is timeless when executed right.
The classic tale of the curmudgeonly Grinch (Boris Karloff) who's hoping to remove the joy from Christmas but, ultimately, has a change of heart.
This classic tale of holiday spirit has been retold many times over the years.
A classic tale for rom-coms but this is arguably one of the best that’s ever been executed.
Although it’s been quite a few years since this theatre goer has seen the story of Robin Hood be performed on stage, the Bracknell cast has managed to combine the classic tale with some side-splitting craziness.
Although some songs were unnecessary and a little abrupt at times, they still encompassed melodies and lyrics reminiscent of the classic tale and unique to the story as well.
Batman's origin story continues to resonate, with new layers added to the classic tale.
But she’s also set to bring Jane Eyre to the stage, Charlotte Bronte’s 18th century classic tale of a young woman’s journey through life and love.
In a reimagining of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale, this production sees Victorian England merged with the modern day as it explores how the repression of female voices can be as prevalent today as it was in the 19th century.
Lots of activities for kids are part of the fun, and each child will receive a keepsake sleigh bell to take home (reminiscent of the classic tale).
On a fall evening in 1883, the Metropolitan Opera opened its doors for the first time with a performance of “Faust,” the classic tale of a man who sells his soul to Mephistopheles to gain power and pleasure.
As we can see, this is flipping the script a bit on the classic tale, with Elizabeth Moss at the center of the modern take.
If you grew up in the 90s, the theme from this enduringly lovely adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic tale - and the accompanying Danny DeVito voiceover - most likely has a Pavlovian calming effect.
Once Upon A Winter's Date is a classic tale about a woman trapped in a magic spell who must give up on her career in order to find love.