Theme
Vocabulary
Inferences
Basic Writing
The Outsiders
100

What is a theme?

A theme is the inferred stance taken on the central topic or message of a story

100

What does resilience mean?

the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

100

Make a inference on what season this sentence is describing: hot, dry weather. The days are longer, and the nights are shorter during this season.

It is describing summer

100

What is the thesis?

 thesis is an idea or theory that is expressed as a statement and is discussed in a logical way.

100

In the book, what color was Dally's hair?

Blonde

200

How do you find the theme?

  1. Identify the story elements and diagram the plot of the story.
  2. Identify the subject of the story: What is the story about?
  3. Analyze the the main character: How does the character feel? ...
  4. Summarize the story: Think about the story as a whole.
200
What does cohesive mean?

cohering or tending to cohere; well-integrated; unified

200

Make a inference on what season this sentence is describing: the coldest and darkest season of the year.

It is describing winter.

200

How do you cite evidence?

Stating the name of the author, speaker, or organization in your sentence and including another citation method or a works cited page

Using quotation marks.

200

Complete the quote:
“WHEN I STEPPED OUT into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie  house, I had only two things on my mind..”

Paul Newman and a ride home 

300
What isn't a theme? 

The theme isn't a singular detail

300
What does Tranquil mean?

free from disturbance; calm.

300

Make an inference on what season this sentence is describing: A warm, visually pleasing palate of reds, oranges and browns. The taste of pumpkin spice in everything.

It is describing fall.

300

How do you write a conclusion?

  1. Restate your thesis: remind readers of your main point.
  2. Reiterate your supporting points: remind readers of your evidence or arguments.
  3. Wrap everything up by tying it all together.
  4. Write a clincher: with the last sentence, leave your reader with something to think about.
300

What's the name of Soda's horse in the book?

Mickey mouse

400

Is this a theme: The universe has millions of stars

No

400

What does agile mean?

able to move quickly and easily.

400

Make an inference on the season this sentence is describing: dormant plants begin to grow again, new seedlings sprout out of the ground and hibernating animals awake.

This is describing spring.

400

Should you use transition words when writing? 

Yes because transitional words link sentences and paragraphs together smoothly so that there are no abrupt jumps or breaks between ideas.

400

In the movie, what did Darry do to Ponyboy?

He pushes him to the floor instead of to the wall.


500

Is this a theme: Perseverance pays.

Yes


500

What does sophisticated mean?

having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire

500

Infer what is happening in this sentence: Water rushes down from the sky onto earth 

It is raining.

500

What is the essay writing process

  • Step 1: Prewriting. Think and Decide. Make sure you understand your assignment. ...
  • Step 2: Research (if needed) Search. List places where you can find information. ...
  • Step 3: Drafting. Write. ...
  • Step 4: Revising. Make it Better. ...
  • Step 5: Editing and Proofreading. Make it Correct.
500

What plot point from the book does not make an appearance in the movie?

Soda-pop receiving Sandy's letter unopened 

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