* Simple: The old woman spun a tale of adventure and magic.
* Descriptive: The campfire crackled as the guide shared a tale of the haunted forest.
* Figurative: The swirling clouds painted a tale of impending storm.
* With a specific type of tale: He told a tale of woe about his lost dog.
* In a literary context: The novel is a tale of love and betrayal.
You can also use "tale" with different prepositions:
* Of: The book tells a tale of bravery and sacrifice.
* About: The film is a tale about a young woman who discovers her true identity.
* In: She wrote a tale in verse about a princess who escapes from a tower.