Tell of Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Narrative Clue Used to give insights about historical periods or important events in storytelling. Legends tell of a great warrior who saved the kingdom. Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Details Frequently appears in texts that intend to introduce cultural or mythical elements. The old songs tell of lost civilizations and ancient wisdom. Pro Tip 3/3Setting Introduction It can set the scene in a book or movie, often found at the beginning. The narrator began to tell of the world before technology took over.