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These are the people or animals who take part in a literary work.

• climax

• resolution

• characters

• falling action

This is the series of events that happen in a literary work.

• climax

• theme

• falling action

• plot

Read the sentences from a story.
(1) My brother and I spent the morning riding our bikes in Moon Park, where there are many hilly trails. (2) We pedaled slowly up one of the steepest hills in the park, sometimes stopping to rest. (3) Once at the top, we enjoyed the view of the park and the city beyond. (4) Then, we got down the other side of the hill very fast.
Which revision of sentence 4 best uses details to show what is happening?

• Then, with the air against our faces, we went so fast down the other side of the hill.

• Then, with the cold air in front of our faces, we moved very quickly down the other side of the hill.

• Then, with the cool air rushing against our faces, we raced down the other side of the hill.

• Then, with some air going against our faces, we were on our way down the other side of the hill.

This is a direct comparison of two things, in which they are said to be (in some sense) the same thing.

• allusion

• metaphor

• oxymoron

• hyperbole

What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce the main idea

• To provide supporting details

• To conclude the paragraph

• To ask a question

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The stars were diamonds in the sky.

• Her smile was a ray of sunshine.

• He was as brave as a lion.

• Time is a thief.

Identify the verb in the following sentence: 'The cat slept on the warm windowsill.'

• cat

• slept

• warm

• windowsill

What is the synonym of 'happy'?

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Tired

Which sentence is in passive voice?

• The chef cooked a delicious meal.

• A delicious meal was cooked by the chef.

• The chef is cooking a delicious meal.

• The chef will cook a delicious meal.

What is the antonym of 'ancient'?

• Old

• Modern

• Historic

• Antique