The Outsiders
Who is the narrator of The Outsiders?
Ponyboy Curtis
What is identity?
The qualities, beliefs, experiences, and characteristics that make a person who they are.
What figurative language compares two things using "like" or "as"?
Simile
What is the setting of a film?
The time and place where the story occurs.
Who is the king of the Greek gods?
Zeus
What are the names of the two rival groups in the novel?
The Greasers and the Socs
Name one factor that can influence a person's identity.
Family, friends, culture, interests, experiences, community, etc.
What figurative language gives human qualities to non-human things?
Personification
What is the mood of a film?
The feeling or atmosphere created for the audience.
Which Greek god rules the sea?
Poseidon
Which character kills Bob during the park confrontation?
Johnny Cade
True or False: A person's identity can change over time.
True
What is the rhyme scheme of the following lines?
The cat sat on the mat.
He wore a funny hat.
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What camera shot shows a character's face in great detail?
Close-up
Who is the Greek goddess of wisdom?
Athena
Where do Ponyboy and Johnny hide after the incident in the park?
An abandoned church in Windrixville
What is a stereotype?
An oversimplified, generalized belief or assumption about a particular group of people
What poetic device is used in the phrase "busy buzzing bees"?
Alliteration
Why might a director use background music during an important scene?
To create mood, suspense, emotion, or tension.
Which Greek god rules the Underworld?
Hades
What message does Johnny leave for Ponyboy before he dies?
"Stay gold" (or "Stay gold, Ponyboy.")
Why is understanding your identity important?
It helps people understand themselves, make decisions, build confidence, and develop relationships.
What is a poem's theme?
The central message, lesson, or idea of the poem.
What is the target audience?
The group of people a film is intended for.
What is a myth?
A traditional story that explains natural events, teaches lessons, or describes the actions of gods and heroes.