Vocabulary 1
Extreme fierceness; intensity
ferocity
to continue to stay; delay leaving
linger
Beginning of the story where the author introduces the characters, setting, and main conflict
Exposition
What is the setting of the story?
School
Who is the main character in the story?
Victor
agreement or harmony; to say or do something at the same time
unison
with a bashful or embarrassed look
sheepishly
Moves the plot forward and shows how the conflict is more complicated
Rising Action
Who is Victor trying to impress?
Teresa
Who is the French teacher?
Mr. Buller
stout or overweight
portly
to shake with a slight; rapid movement
quiver
Moment of the greatest interest
Climax
What class do Teresa and Victor have together?
French
What is the author's name?
Gary Soto
unison
agreement or harmony; to say or do something at the same time
linger
to continue to stay; delay leaving
Leads to the outcome of the story
Falling Action
What does Micheal and Victor do to get the girl's attention?
Scowl
What state is the story set in?
California
ferocity
extreme fierceness; intensity
quiver
to shake with a slight; rapid movement
End of the story. Shows us the outcome of the story.
Resolution
Why didn't Mr. Buller tell Teresa Victor was faking speaking French?
Mr. Buller tried to impress girls, with cars and money, when he was in college; so, Mr. Buller knows how Victor feels.
What does Victor discover during the resolution of the story?
He likes Mr. Buller and 7th grade