Question

Read this excerpt from "Just Another Sunday."

"What do you know?" Pete said. "Mr. Soccer with his fancy jersey." My mom had just bought this new soccer jersey for me. At the start of the day, Jay had said how much he liked it, but now he was laughing right along with Pete.

Why does the author most likely include this plot detail?

to show that Pete does not know how to play soccer
to show that Pete is trying to get attention by telling jokes
to show that Pete does not like to wear nice clothes like the narrator's
to show that Pete is undermining Jay's friendship with the narrator

Answer 1

The author most likely includes this plot detail "to show that Pete is trying to get attention by telling jokes." Pete's comment about the narrator's fancy jersey and the fact that Jay was initially supportive but then laughed along suggests that Pete is attempting to gain attention through teasing or mocking the narrator. This detail highlights Pete's behavior and his desire to fit in or be perceived as funny, even at the expense of a friend's feelings.