Question

match the story events on the left to the correct element of plot structure on the right.

victor pretends he can speak french.
victor gets his school schedule.
victor tries to get teresas attention after homeroom and at lunch.
victor checks out books to learn french and help teresa.
teresa asks victor if he will help her in french.

falling action
rising action
exposition
resolution
climax

Explanation:

Analyze the exposition and rising action

Using the Exposition and Rising Action knowledge points

• "Victor gets his school schedule" occurs at the very beginning of the school day, setting up the background and initiating the story's setting. This represents the Exposition.
• "Victor tries to get Teresa's attention after homeroom and at lunch" shows the build-up of tension and conflict as he attempts to win over his crush. This represents the Rising Action.

Analyze the climax

The turning point of Gary Soto's short story "Seventh Grade" occurs during French class when Victor makes a desperate move to impress Teresa.

• "Victor pretends he can speak French" is the highest point of tension and the turning point of the story, making it the Climax.

Analyze the falling action and resolution

Following the turning point, we see the immediate consequences and the final wrap-up of the conflict.

• "Teresa asks Victor if he will help her in French" is the direct result of the climax, where the tension begins to decrease. This represents the Falling Action.
• "Victor checks out books to learn French and help Teresa" resolves his main conflict (wanting to be close to Teresa) and shows his plan for the future. This represents the Resolution.

Answer:

Story Event	Element of Plot Structure
Victor gets his school schedule.	exposition
Victor tries to get Teresa's attention after homeroom and at lunch.	rising action
Victor checks out books to learn French and help Teresa.	resolution
Teresa asks Victor if he will help her in French.	falling action