In the short story “Seventh Grade” by Gary Soto, the protagonist, Victor has a crush on a girl named Teresa. Teresa was in Victor's French class. The main conflict was
that Victor truly wanted to date Teresa, but he didn't know how to ask her.
What is Victor's main conflict in the story?
What is the major conflict of the story?
Victor needs to impress Teresa so that she will be “his girl.”
Why is Victor so anxious to make a good impression on Teresa in French Class? It is the first time he has been in a class with her all day.
Which conflict motivates Victor's decisions throughout the story 7th grade?
Which conflict motivates Victor's decisions throughout the story?
Victor struggles to do well in Math, and he is afraid Teresa will find out
. Victor chose French as an elective, be he really wanted to take Spanish.
What was Seventh Grade by Gary Soto about?
“Seventh Grade,” by Gary Soto tells a story about
how Victor, a young boy who wishes to make Teresa his girl, struggles to overcome his shyness and nerves to make a good impression
. Initially, he is encouraged when he finds that he and Teresa share several classes including English and French.
What is the conclusion of Seventh Grade by Gary Soto?
Why is that important to the outcome of the story?
If Mr. Bueller would have revealed Victor's secret, then Teresa never would have asked Victor to tutor her in French
. By the end of the story, Victor makes a conclusion about his seventh grade year.
Why did Victor want French in 7th grade?
In “Seventh Grade” why does Victor choose to take French as his elective?
He loves foreign languages and wants to impress his parents
. He thinks he might travel to France some day and he likes a girl in that class.
What is the climax of the story Seventh Grade?
Climax.
Victor's agony comes to a head when he and Teresa are the last ones left with their teacher, Mr. Bueller
. Teresa says she was impressed by Victor's French, and it is clear she did not realize he had made it up.
What is the plot of the story 7th grade?
“Seventh Grade,” by Gary Soto tells a story about how
Victor, a young boy who wishes to make Teresa his girl, struggles to overcome his shyness and nerves to make a good impression
. Initially, he is encouraged when he finds that he and Teresa share several classes including English and French.
What is the theme of Seventh Grade?
Seventh Grade by Gary Soto explores the themes of
coming of age, crushes, and youth
.
Why doesn't Mr Bueller reveal the truth about Teresa?
Why doesn't Mr. Bueller reveal the truth to Teresa?
He feels bad for Victor
. He doesn't want to embarrass Victor.
Who is the hero in Seventh Grade by Gary Soto?
“Seventh Grade” is a character-driven story. The protagonist
Victor
, his classmates, and his teachers are developed through both direct and indirect characterization.
Does Teresa have a crush on Victor?
Victor stayed after class while Teresa talked to a teacher, hoping he would get to talk to her on the way out. What does this reveal about his feelings for her?
Victor has a huge crush on Teresa
.
Why does Michael scowls throughout Seventh Grade?
Michael scowls throughout ” Seventh Grade”
because he believes it will.
Which event from Seventh Grade is part of the story's rising action?
In Gary Soto's short story “Seventh Grade”, the character Victor wants to impress Teresa, a girl he likes. So, he'd do everything in such a way that he's near her or that she will notice him. One scene which is a part of the rising action is
when he lingers near his homeroom just to be near her.
What is the point of view of 7th grade by Gary Soto?
The story is told in the
3rd person omniscient point of view
. By telling the story this way the author allows us to know the thoughts and actions of all the characters.
What is Victor's personality in Seventh Grade?
Through Soto's descriptions, Victor's character was explained well. He was like any other boy in seventh grade and could be described as
obsessed, determined
, and he was also a good friend.
