Characters-
Internal Traits
Internal Traits
What is the definition of "internal trait?"
Thoughts, feelings, personality
Which character is labeled as "movie star handsome?"
Sodapop Curtis
What is the climax of the novel?
Dally's death
What was Phineas Gage's job?
Railroad foreman
What is the brain stem in charge of?
Breathing, heart rate
Name an internal character trait for Darry.
Up to teacher discretion.
This character is known for their rings.
Bob
What is the definition of 'exposition?'
OR: What do we learn in the 'exposition' of the story?
The beginning of the story, where we learn about the characters and setting.
What is the name of the object that struck Phineas Gage's brain?
Tamping iron
What is the occipital lobe in charge of?
Vision and depth perception
Which character began to appreciate life after a significant tragedy?
Johnny
What kinds of clothing do greasers wear?
Leather jackets, jeans, t-shirts, greased hair
What rising action event caused Johnny to end up in the hospital?
The church fire
What kind of brain injury did Phineas Gage have?
HINT: There are only two options, choose one!
Open-brain injury
What is the cerebellum in charge of?
Movement
Which character is viewed as "tough," but is actually the most vulnerable of the gang?
Dally
Who is described as having elfish features?
Dally
Ponyboy finds Johnny's note and decides to channel his grief into writing his semester theme for English (The Outsiders).
How did Phineas Gage pass away?
A series of epileptic seizures
What is the frontal lobe in charge of?
How do Ponyboy's feelings about Socs change over the course of the novel?
At the beginning of the novel, Ponyboy feels that the Socs are cold-hearted and enjoy jumping greasers. Over time, he learns from Cherry and Randy that Socs have their own struggles- not being told "no," having no feelings, etc.
Who is described as having rusty-colored sideburns?
Two-Bit
The event that sets the story in motion
Inciting Incident
Once Phineas was physically healed, how did Dr. Harlow test Phineas' reasoning skills (logic)?
He offered Phineas money ($1,000) in exchange for a handful of pebbles.
What is the difference between a Phrenologist and a Whole-Brainer?
Phrenologist- believes that there are many organs in the brain that control different aspects of our personality.
Whole-Brainers- believe that every part of the brain works together in a sort of cloud jelly.