The Outsiders
“Well, it’s two in the morning, kiddo. Another hour and I would have had the police out after you. Where were you, Ponyboy?”
Darry Curtis- He said this to Pony because he was worried sick about Pony, but chose to show it in the wrong manner by hitting him.
“Attention, this is a reminder to male elevens that objects are not to be removed from the recreation area and that snacks are to be eaten, not hoarded.”
Speaker of the Community- The speaker chastises Jonas for taking the apple from the cafeteria after he saw it turn red.
Allie practices basketball two hours a day.
Simple
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shenandoah national park is known for its scenic skyline drive. The park is located in Virginia. The drive takes three hours to complete.
Located in Virginia, Shenandoah National Park's scenic Skyline Drive takes three hours to complete.
“So it doesn’t do any good, the fighting and the killing. It doesn’t prove a thing. Greasers will still be greasers and Socs will still be Socs.”
Randy- He is telling Ponyboy that the rumble won't change a thing between the Socs and Greasers = fighting is pointless.
“I know that you are all concerned. That you feel I have made a mistake.”
Chief Elder- She had just skipped over Jonas in the ceremony of twelve, and she was informing everyone that Jonas was going to be the new receiver of memory.
Rain fell for hours the basement flooded.
Run-on
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sunsets and cacti combine to make saguaro national park a magical stop. The park is relatively small.
Sunsets and cacti combine to make the relatively small Saguaro National Park a magical stop.
“Things are rough all over.”
Cherry- She told Ponyboy the major theme in the novel: people have issues no matter where they come from or how much money they have.
“I know, I know. It hurts, little guy. But I have to use a vein, and the veins in your arms are still too teeny-weeny.”
Jonas' Father- He was in the process of releasing Gabe. Jonas saw the memory via a recording that the Giver gave him access to. Jonas learned that release was death.
The job was easy, but the pay was low.
Compound
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crater lake national park is home to the deepest lake in america. It is the only national park located in oregon
Crater Lake National Park is home to the deepest lake in America, and the only park located in Oregon.
“Our one rule, besides stick together, is Don’t get caught. He might get beat up, he might not. Either way, there’s not going to be any blood feud between our outfit and Shepard’s.” --- “He got caught. He pays up. No sweat.”
Two-Bit- He is telling Cherry the code of ethics that greasers follow --- loyalty, fairness, and justice.
“It’s just that… without the memories, it’s all meaningless. They gave that burden to me. And to the previous Receiver. And the one before him.”
Giver- He is preaching the importance of memories to Jonas. He stated that memories help prevent people from repeating mistakes.
Shot a few hoops with Ted yesterday.
Fragment
“Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold...”
Johnny Cade- He is urging Pony to keep being a good kid and not turn violent like Dally.
“You can understand, then, that that’s what I felt for Rosemary. I loved her.”
Giver- He told Jonas that Rosemary was his daughter, and she was the receiver of memories before Jonas. Rosemary applied for release because the memories were too painful.
The judge banged the gavel, and a hush fell instantly over the courtroom.
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