Comprehension
Literary Analysis
Figurative Devices & Signposts
Characterization
Vocabulary
100

What is the setting of the story?

(time and place)

-1960s

-Oklahoma

100

What is the MAIN type of conflict in the story?

Character vs. Society

100

I had to read Great Expectations for English, and that kid Pip, he reminded me of us ...

Allusion

100

Which character is the oldest brother and has to support his family?

Darry

100

I sat down again, rubbing my cheek where I’d been SLUGGED the most.

What does it mean to SLUG?

Hit or punch

200

At the beginning of the novel, Ponyboy wishes he looked like ______.

Paul Newman

200

How would you describe the TONE of the novel?

Realistic, serious, suspenseful, emotional, angry

200

I burst out bitterly.

"I know," Two-Bit said with a good-natured grin ... "like it or lump it."

Alliteration

200

Which character spent time in NYC, was arrested at a young age, and has a bad reputation?

Dally

200

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

300

What happened to Ponyboy’s parents?

They were killed in an automobile accident.

300

How would you describe the MOOD of the novel?

Bitter, sad, rebellious

300

He was as white as a ghost and his eyes were wild-looking, like the eyes of an animal in a trap.

Simile

300

Which character is smart and likes movies, books, and sunsets?

Ponyboy

300

I wondered about it VAGUELY. Why did he look so sick now?

What does VAGUELY mean in this context?

Slightly or a little bit

400

What does Cherry believe the difference between Greasers and Socs is?

Greasers are more emotional, and the Socs don't feel anything.

400

Ponyboy's last line of chapter 2, "I know better now" is an example of which element?




Foreshadowing

400

My stomach gave a violent jump and my blood turned icy.

Personification

400

Which character is always nervous, abused at home, and considered to be the gang’s pet?


Johnny

400

He had on a MADRAS shirt. I can still see it. Blue madras.

What is a MADRAS shirt made of?

Cotton

500

Why is Darry so strict with Ponyboy?


He fears losing him like he lost his parents.

500

Name TWO examples of THEME so far in this novel.

Violence, social classes, poverty, relationships, rivalry, honor, loyalty

500

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

500

Which character is kind, brave, and has a lot in common with Ponyboy?

Cherry

500

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

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