Characterization
Sodapop was explained as "getting drunk on just plain living" What does this mean?
What does the word doggedly and quivering mean?
Doggedly: having or showing persistence.
Quivering: tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion
What does the phrase "nothing gold can stay" mean
Nothing good can last forever
The Socs attack Ponyboy and Johnny in the park because
They talked to the Socs girl's at the movies
What does pickled mean
drunk
Name three characteristics of Ponyboy
14 years old, light brown almost red hair, greenish gray eyes, book smart, no common sense, insecure, high IQ
What does the word reluctantly and Ornery mean?
Reluctantly: hesitant or unwilling; disinclined
Ornery: bad-tempered and combative
What type of figurative language is this "So Eden sank to grief"
Allusion
Who did Ponyboy get a letter from when Dally came to visit
Sodapop
What time period does this book take place
1960's
What contributed to shaping Johnny's shy, nervous personality?
Mother who ignores him, physically abusive father, being jumped by the Socs
What does the word aloofness and vital mean?
Aloofness: not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
Vital: absolutely necessary or important; essential
What type of figurative language is being used "Her early leaf's a flower"
Personification
Johnny and Ponyboy go to a house to find Dally. Who's house is it.
Buck Merril
Answer will vary
Wild, tough, mean, "hood", blonde hair, blue eyes, pointy face, enjoys fighting, crime and is smart
What does the word premonition and divert mean?
Premonition: a strong feeling that something is about to happen
Divert: distract (someone or their attention) from something
What is tone and what is the tone of this poem
Tone is the attitude the author has towards the writing and the tone in this poem is meaningful and thoughtful.
Where was the church located
Jay Mountain
Why did the author put S.E. Hinton instead of Susan Hinton on "The Outsiders"
The publisher thought people wouldn't read a "tough" book written by a woman
In chapter 5 while they were hiding, Johnny bought peroxide to dye Ponyboy's hair. Why was it so difficult for Pony to get his hair cut and dyed? (Why was his hair so important to him?)
It was difficult for Pony to get his hair cut and dyed because as a Greaser, his hair was his pride and his identity. It showed that he was a Greaser and it was one thing they Could have.
What does the word brawn and eluded mean?
Brawn: physical strength in contrast to intelligence
Eluded: (of an idea or fact) fail to be grasped or remembered
This poem relays the message that all good things must come to an end. This idea can be applied to holding onto youth and innocence in this novel. Support this statement with relevant information from the book.
Answers will vary.
How did Ponyboy get the children out of the burning church
Out of the window