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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the turning point or moment of truth in the story that changes the direction of the conflict and leads to the solution.

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How should dialogue be punctuated when a speaker is identified?

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When a speaker is identified, the dialogue should be followed by a comma before the closing quotation marks, e.g., "Yes, totally hilarious," he replied.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that combines two independent clauses, usually joined by a conjunction.

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What part of speech is 'quickly' in the sentence: 'Liam and Sarah quickly understood'?

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'Quickly' is an adverb, as it describes how Liam and Sarah understood.

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What is the purpose of exposition in a story?

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Exposition introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation of the story.

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What is rising action in a plot?

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Rising action is the series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax.

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What is falling action in a story?

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Falling action is the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution of the story.

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How do you identify a preposition in a sentence?

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A preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence, often indicating direction, location, or time.

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What is the difference between a verb and an adverb?

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A verb expresses an action or state of being, while an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, often indicating how, when, or where.