Gary Soto

In the book "Taking Sides" by Gary Soto, Granny Ed is the grandmother of the main character, Lincoln Mendoza. She plays a significant role in Lincoln's life by providing support and guidance, especially when it comes to dealing with the challenges he faces on and off the basketball court. Granny Ed is portrayed as a strong and loving figure who influences Lincoln's decisions and helps him navigate his world.

in the story mother and daughter, the main characters are yollie and her mother. yollie's mother is an independent minded individual who loves her daughter very much and wants her daughter to get a good education. yollie has a school dance coming up but her family is very poor an cannot afford a new dress, so her mother dyes an old summer dress black. at the dance, it starts to rain and the dye comes out of her dress, and she is embarassd so she runs home. Things are tense between her and her mother because her mother felt sorry for her daughter. however, when the boy she was dancing with at the dance calls and asks her to the movies, her mother pulls out a stash of money she had been saving for yollie. the end.

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In the book "Pacific Crossing" by Gary Soto, the character Lincoln is 12 years old.

The senses appeal to those who were once young. Everyone experiences love at one point in their lives. For example the lady at the store who took the orange as money. She knew what it was like once to be young.

The falling action is when Alfonso breaks his bike chain and has to fight his brother to let him use his bike to go riding with Sandra.

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The tree represents a source of comfort and stability for Gary Soto and his family. It also symbolizes their connection to their cultural roots and the passing of time.

Gary Soto earned his Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of California, Irvine.

"Taking Sides" by Gary Soto was written in 1991.

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So basically there's this five year old kid who's biking on his street and is afraid to go on to Sarah Street because his mom told him there were vicious dogs there. So he's a five year old boy, so of course he goes on Sarah Street and finds it normal and stuff. Then he sees a younger kid on a tricycle and lets him ride over his leg for no apparent reason. Then he's all in pain and stuff and on his way back home a dog attacks him Whoop-de-do.

In chapter 3 of "Taking Sides" by Gary Soto, Lincoln's dad tells him about the importance of choosing whether to live on the north or south side of their city, depending on the color of their skin. Lincoln's friend, Marcel, gives him a taste of life on the darker side of town, where he witnesses a fight. Ultimately, Lincoln must decide which side he belongs on.

In "Buried Onions" by Gary Soto, the main character Eddie faces an internal conflict as he struggles to break free from the cycle of poverty, violence, and gang life in his neighborhood. Eddie wrestles with feelings of hopelessness and the desire for a better life while also feeling trapped by his circumstances and the expectations of those around him. This internal conflict drives much of the emotional depth and tension in the novel as Eddie grapples with his identity and his dreams for the future.

"Living up the street" can symbolize distance, difference in socioeconomic status, a change in perspective or outlook, or a separation from the familiar.

The mood in seventh grade can vary depending on the individual student and their experiences. Some common moods may include excitement about new experiences, anxiety about fitting in, stress about academic expectations, and anticipation for the future.

To resolve a broken chain, you can try repairing it with a jewelry repair kit or taking it to a professional jeweler for assistance. If the chain is beyond repair, you may need to replace it with a new chain to continue using the necklace or bracelet.

"The chain snapped in another place and hit him when it popped up, slicing his hand like a snake's fang". This happens after Alfonso's bike is stolen and when he gets frustrated and breaks the chain again by throwing it hard onto the concrete. It's a metaphor because a chain can't really be a snake's fang, but Soto is trying to depict the feeling of being sliced by the chain. So, there you have it! ;)

"One Last Time" by Gary Soto includes vivid smell sensory details such as the aroma of lavender soap, which represents the mother's tenderness and care, and the scent of a father's pipe tobacco, which evokes memories of comfort and safety. These smell details help create a nostalgic atmosphere and enhance the emotional impact of the poem.

In the book "Taking Sides" by Gary Soto, Durkins is a classmate of Lincoln Mendoza, the main character. Durkins is portrayed as a bully who picks on Lincoln and challenges him to a basketball game. He symbolizes the antagonist and conflict in the story.

"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto was first published in 1999.

"The Broken Chain" by Gary Soto is written in first-person point of view, as the story is narrated by the protagonist, Alfonso. This allows readers to gain insight into Alfonso's thoughts, feelings, and personal experiences throughout the story.

When Robert delivers his line in a school play by Gary Soto, it acts as a turning point as it reveals a crucial piece of information or emotion that propels the plot forward or unveils a character's true intentions. This pivotal moment can shift the dynamics among the characters, leading to conflicts or resolutions within the story.

In "The School Play" by Gary Soto, the exposition introduces the main characters, Hector and his friend Silvia, as they sign up for the school play. They then learn they have been cast as background characters and become determined to steal the show.

Michael's scowls in the story "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto affect the girls by making them feel nervous and self-conscious. They worry about whether they are the cause of his disapproving expression, which leads to feelings of awkwardness and insecurity around him. His scowls create tension and unease in their interactions with him.