| A | B |
| exposition | This introduces the characters, setting, and conflict. |
| rising action | This moves the plot forward and shows how the conflict becomes more complicated. |
| climax | This is the moment of greatest interest. |
| falling action | This is the steps leading to all the problems being solved. |
| resolution | This reveals the outcome. |
| quiver (kwiv-er) | To shake with a slight, rapid movement |
| ferocity (fe-ros-i-ti) | v. Fierceness; extreme intensity |
| linger (ling-ger) | n. To continue to stay; delay leaving |
| portly (port-le) | adj. Stout or overweight |
| unison (you-ni-sen) | n. Harmony or agreement; as with one voice |
| Why did Victor want to learn French? | To get close to Teresa |
| How does Victor respond when Teresa talks to him after homeroom? | He was sarcastic. He did't say anything clever like he planned. |