Short Stories
What are the 5 parts of plot?
exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
What does "greaser" mean?
The word "greaser" originated in the 19th century in the United States as a derogatory label for poor laborers, specifically those of Mexican or Italian descent. It was later applied to “Greasers” because of their slicked back hair.
What was the famous hotel in "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" called?
The Panama Hotel
How can you tell the difference between a fact and opinion?
Facts can be proven.
What are Ms. Motter's corgis named?
Jack and Toast
Give an example of INDIRECT characterization from this direct characterization:
"She was rich."
(oh, loads of examples)
What are the two vying gangs in The Outsiders called AND where does The Outsiders take place?
1: Greasers, Socs (Socials)
2: Tulsa, Oklahoma
What was the specific event that caused such animosity between Japan and China during WW2 called?
The Rape of Nanking
What is the refutation part of an argument also called?
Rebuttal
What should all thesis statements be?
ANNOYINGLY SPECIFIC
What was the plot of "Liars Don't Qualify" by Junius Edwards?
Will, a black man, is trying to register to vote. Two racist white men, Charlie and Sam, come up with stupid reasons to stop him from registering.
Name all of the Greasers (there are 7).
Ponyboy, Darry, Sodapop, Two-Bit, Johnny, Steve, Dally
What was the executive order President FDR signed called?
Executive Order 9066
(fun fact: Order 66 in Star Wars was... kinda referencing this)
Name what ethos, pathos, and logos use to convince you.
ethos: ethics
pathos: emotion
logos: logic
Who was "Jim Crow?"
A caricature of a black man played by white men in black face in minstrel shows. Not a real person.
Draw a symbol representing anger. You must be able to explain your symbol.
(varies)
Describe the plot of The Outsiders (beginning, middle, end).
Greasers vs Socs, go to a movie, fight with Darry, a Soc dies (Bob), runaway, Nothing Gold Can Stay, church fire, save the kids, "Stay gold, Ponyboy," Johnny dies, Dally can't handle it, Dally dies after baiting the cops during a rumble, fam stops fighting, Ponyboy writes the story.
What did Henry do when his father threatened to disown him?
He walks downstairs to get Keiko's albums anyway.
Is hate speech protected free speech?
Nope! Hate speech is a form of speech called "incitement," which isn't protected speech.
What is the actual point of having a works cited page?
So people reading can check your info to see if you've made it up.
What was the plot of "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allen Poe?
Montresor hates Fortunato and lures him into the dungeon, where he walls Fortunato into a room with a cask of amontillado in it.
What were the last words Johnny said to Ponyboy, and what do they mean?
"Stay gold, Ponyboy." Johnny urges Ponyboy to remain gold, or innocent. Johnny now senses the uselessness of fighting; he knows that Ponyboy is better than the average hoodlum, and he wants Ponyboy to hold onto the golden qualities that set him apart from his companions.
Name as many characters as you can from the novel (winning group will have the most characters listed).
Henry Lee, Mr. Lee, Mrs. Lee, Keiko Okabe, Mr. Okabe, Mrs. Okabe, Marty Lee, Chaz, Sheldon, Mrs. Beatty, Ethel Lee, etc.
Use ethos, pathos, or logos in an opinion statement answering the following question:
Do aliens exist?
(Varies)
What was Ms. Motter's nickname growing up?
OR
How many years has Ms. Motter been teaching?
2: 2 years