Comprehension
What is the setting of the story?
(time and place)
-1960s
-Oklahoma
What is the MAIN type of conflict in the story?
Character vs. Society
I had to read Great Expectations for English, and that kid Pip, he reminded me of us ...
Allusion
Which character is the oldest brother and has to support his family?
Darry
I sat down again, rubbing my cheek where I’d been SLUGGED the most.
What does it mean to SLUG?
Hit or punch
At the beginning of the novel, Ponyboy wishes he looked like ______.
Paul Newman
How would you describe the TONE of the novel?
Realistic, serious, suspenseful, emotional, angry
I burst out bitterly.
"I know," Two-Bit said with a good-natured grin ... "like it or lump it."
Alliteration
Which character spent time in NYC, was arrested at a young age, and has a bad reputation?
Dally
Two-Bit knew better than to scare Johnny like that. He’s kind of SCATTERBRAINED.
What does it mean to be SCATTERBRAINED in this context?
Absentminded or dreamy
What happened to Ponyboy’s parents?
They were killed in an automobile accident.
How would you describe the MOOD of the novel?
Bitter, sad, rebellious
He was as white as a ghost and his eyes were wild-looking, like the eyes of an animal in a trap.
Simile
Which character is smart and likes movies, books, and sunsets?
Ponyboy
I wondered about it VAGUELY. Why did he look so sick now?
What does VAGUELY mean in this context?
Slightly or a little bit
What does Cherry believe the difference between Greasers and Socs is?
Greasers are more emotional, and the Socs don't feel anything.
Ponyboy's last line of chapter 2, "I know better now" is an example of which element?
Foreshadowing
My stomach gave a violent jump and my blood turned icy.
Personification
Which character is always nervous, abused at home, and considered to be the gang’s pet?
Johnny
He had on a MADRAS shirt. I can still see it. Blue madras.
What is a MADRAS shirt made of?
Cotton
Why is Darry so strict with Ponyboy?
He fears losing him like he lost his parents.
Name TWO examples of THEME so far in this novel.
Violence, social classes, poverty, relationships, rivalry, honor, loyalty
It was almost four months ago. I had walked down to the DX station to get a bottle of pop and to see Steve and Soda, because they'll always buy me a couple of bottles and let me help work on the cars.
Memory Moment
Which character is kind, brave, and has a lot in common with Ponyboy?
Cherry
That was the truth. Socs were always behind a wall of ALOOFNESS, careful not to let their real selves show through.
What does it mean to be ALOOF?
Distant, cold, unfriendly