J or P?
Puritans and strict religion?
P
This book is told in which point of view? Whose?
first, Ponyboy's
synonym for gallant
brave, heroic
Snickers bars were named after someone's pet _______
Horse
Theme
Central message of a story
Slavery and tobacco?
J
Ponyboy's real name
Ponyboy
synonym for ornery
cranky, grouchy
% of parents who sneak candy from their kids' stash.
72%
Symbolism
When an object represents an abstract concept
Origin of town meetings, gathering as a community, rebelling against authority, being harsh about dress codes
P
What Greasers and Socs have in common
antonym for unfathomable
understandable
Are you too old to trick or treat, according to Ms. Hoffman?
NO
Omniscient point of view
an all knowing narrator
Origin of American individualism, pursuing wealth at all cost even if it means compromising our values (i.e. enslaving people for profit)
J
Which group likes which music?
Beatles
Elvis
Beatles -- Socs
Elvis -- Greasers
synonym for apprehensive
fearful
Prediction for most popular Halloween costume this year...
Spider Man
Allusion
Reference to a known work of art or historical person, i.e. my cat Elvis and Ponyboy reads Gone with the Wind
Malaria, non-potable (undrinkable water), oops we forgot to bring food but we did bring chemicals to help us find non-existent gold
J!
Where and when does the story take place?
1960s Oklahoma
antonym for sullen
joyous! happy!
Fall Equinox -- when did fall officially start?
Sept 22
Figurative Language -- give two examples
examples: simile, metaphor, personification, idiom