Part I-Words to Know
Part II-Words in Context
Part III-Words to Write: Read the story below and give it an appropriate title. Then use the bold words to write an interesting story.
In the heart of the Cretaceous era, a vast, uncharted jungle throbbed with life. Among the dense foliage, a canine unlike any other roamed, known to his friends as Riff. Riff wasn't just any canine; he was a hoe-tusker, a rare breed known for their large, tusk-like teeth and unparalleled digging abilities.
Riff's archrival, a sly hyena named Skarl, constantly sought ways to outdo Riff. Skarl was envious of Riff's popularity and his unique figurine collection, which contained miniatures of every megabeast from the Jurassic to the Cretaceous periods. Among these was a foram, so tiny it was often just a blip on anyone's radar, yet it held immense value to Riff.
One day, a catastrophe struck. A massive boulder dislodged from the nearby cliffs, hurtling towards the valley where Riff’s collection was displayed. In a flickering moment of panic, Riff realized he needed to charge at the danger to avert disaster. He smeared his paws with grease to gain extra speed, a trick he had learned from the elders.
As the boulder neared, Riff sprinted with all his might, aiming for a blot on its surface that looked vulnerable. With a heroic leap, Riff struck the boulder, causing it to veer off its deadly path, saving his treasured collection and the valley's inhabitants.
Skarl, who had witnessed this act from afar, felt a twinge of respect for his archrival. The hyena approached Riff, offering a truce and admitting his admiration for Riff’s bravery. From that day forward, their rivalry turned into an unlikely friendship, bound by mutual respect and shared adventures.
The story of Riff and Skarl became legendary, a tale of courage, rivalry, and redemption that transcended the ages, from the Cretaceous era to the hearts of those who heard it in the flickering light of campfires under the starlit sky.
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