This is when you support someone/something or you can _______ an injury of some type.
sustain
This is a technique the poet uses by repeating a word, phrase or line that emphasizes the theme or message of the poem.
repetition
This is when the last words in each successive line of a poem matches in sound with others creating a specific pattern such as aabb, or abab, etc.
Rhyme scheme
This detailed description "paints" a picture with words pulling the reader into the story or poem.
Imagery
This is why Johnny who was the most abused ( on a daily basis by his parents) turned out to be the most sensitive, caring and selfless.
Irony
This is when you forcibly remove someone from office usually due to corruption or wrongdoing.
oust them
This is when the poet repeats consonant sounds in succession or one after another to add rhythm and emphasis to that line or idea in the poem ( since it's important)
alliteration
This is when two different things are being compared using the words "like" or "as".
simile
This is the conflict that represents the initial problem or struggle in the story.
Driving Conflict
This is what lead to the profound change in Ponyboy at the end of the novel when he becomes a writer.
loss of loved ones
This is how beautifully decorated in a detailed way something is.
ornate
This is when the poet repeats vowel sounds in succession in a line of poetry.
assonance
This is when two different things are being compared NOT using the words "like" or "as". It's also when you cannot take something literally such as "the mountains of time".
metaphor
This is the person through which we understand what is happening in the story.
point of view
This is another reason why the Curtis boys actively cultivated a strong sense of family in the novel.
As a refuge from the harsh and ugly world outside
this is when you look down upon something with disapproval or regret
deplore
This is when the poet uses a word that matches its sound to bring the subject to life.
onomatopeia
This is when an object or idea like Love or Death is giving human qualities to bring it to life or treat it like a person.
personification
This is the turning point in the story where everything changes direction and you now somewhat know what will happen.
climax
This is the effect of the church fire incident upon Ponyboy.
To redeem their reputation from criminals to heroes deepening the feud between the two gangs when Johnny dies, but ultimately leading to a rumble and a better solution to the territorial issue.
This is how something is non-important or wasteful such as a habit or spending of money, etc.
frivolous
This is when the poet uses a beat based on the accent of syllables within each line of poetry adding a musical quality to the entire poem. The specific pattern here mimics a mood or supports an emotion within the poem.
rhythm
This is when the writer or poet exaggerates something to make his point or show his feelings about that thing.
hyperbole
These are types of struggles within a story.
types of conflicts
This is the root cause of the conflict between the Socials and the Greasers.
Socioeconomic differences