Vocabulary
Poetry
The Outsiders
Literary Elements
Essay Writing
100
What is the definition of the word "savvy"?
Shrewdness or practical knowledge (n)
100
List 5 types of poetry
sonnet / ballad / ode / limerick / haiku / free verse / narrative /
100
Who are 5 characters from the novel?
Sodapop Ponyboy Darry Dally Jonny etc.
100
Give an example of a spatial and temporal setting.
spatial - where temporal - when
100
What is a thesis statement?
The main argument or purpose of your essay
200
What is the definition of the word "defiant"?
showing resistance or disobedience. (adj)
200
List 5 poetic devices
rhyme / tone / alliteration / simile / metaphor / etc.
200
What is the genre of this novel?
Commercial Fiction (historical)
200
give an example of a protagonist and an antagonist from The Outsiders?
protagonist - Sodapop antagonist - Socs
200
Where does the thesis appear?
In the 2nd or 3rd line of the introduction AND in the conclusion.
300
What is the definition of the word "rarity" and "madras"?
rarity - occurring infrequently (n) madras - a strong textured cotton shirt (n)
300
What is the rhyme scheme of a limerick and a sonnet?
AABBA / ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
300
Draw a VENN DIAGRAM with 3 details in each section: Socs / Greasers / Similarities. You will have 30 seconds to complete this task.
VENN -->
300
What is "intention"?
The author's purpose of writing
300
What is the function of a transition word?
To show connection or relation between subtopics (body paragraphs) and keep the writing flow smooth
400
What is the definition of the word "ornery"? Use the word in a sentence also.
ornery - (adj) bad-tempered Darry's ornery behavior got him into trouble.
400
Give an example of an alliteration using the letter "H"
Harry hung his head in shame.
400
What is the climax of this novel?
The church set on fire... Greasers save the day!
400
What are the 5 stages of a plot outline?
introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
400
What is the structure of a body paragraph?
Transition Word Topic Sentence Idea #1 with evidence Idea #2 with evidence Idea #3 with evidence Concluding sentence and connection to thesis
500
What is the definition of the word "manslaughter" and "convict"? Use each word in a sentence.
manslaughter - (n) crime of killing a human convict - (n) someone guilty of a crime Ex. The convict was charged with manslaughter.
500
Write a haiku poem on the board about FROGS
Frogs do like to swim, Often they will catch black flies I am not a frog.
500
List 5 plot events from this novel IN ORDER...
1. PB goes to the movies 2. Jumped by Socs 3. Murder of a Roc 4. Jonny & PB run away 5. Church up in flames 6. Death of Jonny 7. Etc.
500
What is a theme? Identify 3 themes in the novel The Outsiders.
the main idea of message of a story: a) b) c)
500
What are the 6 traits of writing used to grade an essay?
word choice sentence fluency conventions organization voice ideas/content
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