Figurative Language
What type of figurative language is being used here? What does it mean?
"“I looked at Johnny, who was as nervous as a squirrel.”
Simile: It shows that Johnny is very anxious and easily frightened
What does nonchalant mean?
acting calm and unconcerned, especially when others might expect worry or fear
What are the names of the two groups discussed in The Outsiders
The Greasers and The Socs
To something alone.
What type of figurative language is being used here?
“I nearly froze to death.”
Hyperbole
What does it mean to be content?
feeling satisfied and at ease; not wanting anything more
Where do Ponyboy and Johnny meet Cherry and Marcia?
At the drive-in movie theater
Describe Typical Greaser Fashion
- Long greased back hair
-Leather or denim jackets
-Cuffed Jeans
What type of figurative language is being used here?
What does Ponyboy mean when he describes "Two-Bit" that way?
“Life was one big joke to Two-Bit.”
Metaphor
He is very easy going and doesn't take anything too seriously.
What does it mean to be apprehensive?
feeling nervous or uneasy about something that might happen
From what you have already read in chapters 1-4, who is a dynamic character? Why?
Johnny (he is completely changed after being attacked by the Socs)
Ponyboy (He is forced to reevaluate his values when Johnny kills the Bob).
Cherry (She realizes that Greasers and Socs are not so different).
Name two famous musicians (bands, artists etc...) from the 1960s.
*Bonus points if you can name the two mentioned in the Outsiders.
From the Outsiders: Elvis Presly, The Beatles
Other Answers: Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Supremes, The Byrds, The Mamas and the Papas, The Monkees, Jimi Hendrix, Ray Charles.
What device is being used here? What does it mean?
"Rat race is a perfect name for it," she said. "We're always going and going and going, and never asking where.
Metaphor/
What is a synonym for the word Gallant?
Brave, noble etc...
Johnny’s decision to carry a switchblade after being attacked by the Socs is an example of foreshadowing. What does this detail suggest may happen later in the story?
It suggests that Johnny may be involved in future violence or a dangerous situation where the weapon will be used
What is a Corvair?
An Expensive Car
What literary device is being used here? What do Cherry and Ponyboy learn from this?
It seemed funny to me that Socs--- if these girls were any example--- were just like us. They liked the Beatles and thought Elvis Presley was out, and we thought the Beatles were rank and that Elvis was tuff, but that seemed the only difference to me.
Allusion. That they are not that different
What are some reasons someone might be delirious?
Exhaustion, illness or strong emotions
What type of conflict is shown when Ponyboy struggles with his relationship with Darry? Why?
Internal Conflict (Character vs self): Ponyboy struggles with his own feelings of wanting to be independent and understood by his parental figure.
Less strong answer: Character vs character.
List two major events that occurred in the 1960s
-Cuban missile crisis
-Humans first visit the Moon (1969)
-JFK assassination
- Vietnam war
-MLK Speech
-Civil Rights Movement
-Berlin Wall Comes Down (1961)