1960's Slang
Characters
Characters (Continued)
Literary Elements
Characterization
100
What is a drive in?
Outdoor movie theatre
100
Who is the narrator and main character of the book?
Ponyboy
100
The Soc that Johnny stabbed
Bob
100

When Ponyboy tells an older story to Cherry about Sodapop's horse, Mickey Mouse, this is an example of what literary device?

Flashback

100

Sodapop was explained as getting "drunk on just plain living." What does this mean?

He does not need alcohol to have a good time because he enjoys life as is.

200
What does tuff mean?
Cool
200
He is 16; happy-go-lucky; works at the gas station
Sodapop
200
The 20 year old brother and legal guardian of the narrator
Darrel/Darry
200

The book Gone With the Wind is read by Ponyboy, this  is an example of what literary device in the novel?

C.   Allusion

200
Name three characteristics of Ponyboy:
14 years old Light brown, almost red hair Greenish gray eyes Smart No common sense Insecure A&B student High IQ
300

What is the slang term for the police?

Fuzz

300
The gangs "pet"; Comes from a physically abusive home
Johnny
300
A cheerleading Soc who meets the narrator at the drive-in
Cherry
300

When the author drops hints or clues at what will happen in the future. 

Foreshadowing

300
Name two ways Johnny is different from the rest of the Greasers:
Gang's pet Neglected Smallest Doesn't speak up Scatterbrained No skills
400
What are madras?
Plaid patterned shirt
400

Soda's best friend; works at the gas station part time

Steve Randle

400
She gave her phone number to Two-Bit
Marcia
400

What is IRONIC about Johnny killing one of the Soc boys?

Johnny is the least confrontational and violent of the characters- the gang's pet as well.  

400

Where did Dally grow up?

He grew up on the wild side of NY.

500
What is a heater?
A gun
500
The oldest of the gang; he is a wise-cracking comedian
Keith/Two-Bit
500
This character was known for throwing a soda in Dally's face

Cherry

500

what is the repetition of consonant sounds referred to as?

alliteration 

500

Explain two ways Darry is responsible:

Works two jobs Like a father figure to Ponyboy and Sodapop Caregiver

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