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Where is The Outsiders set?
Tulsa, OK
What did S.E. Hinton say was her inspiration to write The Outsiders?
The community she grew up in.
Why did we learn the book is written in past tense?
Ponyboy is writing this story for his English class.
Why does Cherry say she hopes she never sees Dallas again?
She is afraid she will fall in love with him.
What is a “heater”?
A gun.
What is the name of the female soc that befriends Ponyboy?
Cherry Valance
Why is Sandy sent to Florida?
She is pregnant
What does Ponyboy say he is very good at?
School and track
Why do the boys run into the burning church?
To save the children
How does Dally die?
He is shot by a cop after pointing an unloaded gun at them.
What is Two-Bit’s prize possession?
A black handled switchblade.
What is the main difference between the greasers and the socs?
Money
Where do Johnny and Ponyboy escape to after Bob’s murder?
A church in Windrixville
Why does Johnny kill Bob?
He was drowning Ponyboy.
What does it mean to persuade?
Make someone agree with something.
What does the word reasoning mean?
Thinking that explains why an idea or opinion is correct?
What does the word evidence mean?
Facts or information that help prove something.
What does the word counterargument mean?
Statements that go against a claim or position.
What does the word bias mean?
Act of favoring one side over another.
What is a dangling modifier?
A statement that is missing some of the information needed to clarify meaning.
What is a misplaced modifier?
A statement that has all of the necessary information, just in the wrong order.
"Walking down the street, the trees looked beautiful." Is this a misplaced or dangling modifier?
Dangling
"She served sandwiches to the children on paper plates." Is this a misplaced or dangling modifier?
Misplaced
"They almost ate all of the cake." Is this a misplaced or dangling modifier?
Misplaced
"To improve his scores, the homework was redone." Is this a misplaced or dangling modifier?
Dangling