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1.) “Seventh Grade” is a narrative. How is this form of writing different from a persuasive text?
Ans. A persuasive text is very different. A narrative is a mix of story elements connecting to a main idea that shows a stimulating idea or theme. The narrative usually has some exposition writing, a rising action that causes conflicts that are resolved. In addition, persuasive text has a clear opinion that uses logical and proper evidence to support the opinion. The persuasive text contains many perspectives. 2.) Read paragraphs 7-10 (a)Who is speaking? (b)How do you know?
Ans. (a) Michael and Victor are having a conversation.
(b) Paragraph #7 is a sentence where it is mentioned that Michael said the sentence. After that each time a new
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The author uses proverbs, as in paragraph #3, “How come you’re making a face?”
He also uses descriptive language, like “Great rose bushes of red bloomed on Victor’s cheeks.”
The author uses some dialogue. When Mr. Lucas said, “Yes, now somebody give me an example of a person – you, Victor.” And Victor, says, “Teresa.”
9.) In paragraph #62, the author says, “The rosebuds of shame in his face became bouquets of love.”What are the actions that led to this change of feeling in Victor?
Ans. Victor took a risk and tried to speak French and he failed to say the correct answer in class, Mr. Bueller did not point out his mistake. Teresa was very impressed as she didn't know he was not speaking actual french. After class Teresa said, “I didn’t know you knew French.” Then Teresa asked him if he would help her with French. So “the rosebuds of shame” means what came caused embarrassment in class, turned to “bouquets of love” from Victor for Teresa.

10.) Read paragraph #18. The author says that Victor manages to “catch her eye.” What is the meaning of this idiom.
Ans. The phrase means he managed to “get her attention or made eye contact.” 11.) Read paragraph #54 What does the underlined word, sheepishly, mean? How do you

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