Chapter 1-2 Vocabulary Words
Chapter 3-4 Vocabulary Words
Chapter 5-6 Vocabulary Words
Figurative Langauge
Random Questions from the Novel
100

the state or quality of being rare.

Rarities


100

in a brave or heroic manner.

Gallantly

100

an attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or will do something.

Bluff

100

Johnny was scared of his own shadown

Hyperbole

100

When Ponyboy first got jumped by the Socs, who was there to save him? 

Darry

200

drink (something, typically alcohol) in a large draft; swig

Slugged

200

(of a person's voice) shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.

Quavered

200

in a way that is unfriendly or easily annoyed:

Sourly

200

Life was like one big joke to Two-Bit

Metaphor

200

At the beginning of the novel, Ponyboy wises he looked liked...

Paul Newman

300

relating to or characteristic of an elf or elves

Elfish

300

a waitress who serves drinks in a bar.

Barmaid

300

evade or escape from (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or cunning way.

Eluded

300

I looked fearfully over my shoulder and there was Two-Bit, grinning like a cheesy cat

Simile

300

What is Two-Bit's real name?

Matthew

400

(of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive growl with bared teeth

Snarling

400

in a scornful way that shows disdain.

Contemptuously

400

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Indignant

400

The clouds were pink and meadow larks were singing.

Personification 

400

Why did Ponyboy run away? 

Darry hit him

500

he title given to a woman equivalent to the rank of knight. An elderly or mature woman

Dames

500

a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.

Premonition

500

with complete sincerity and commitment.

Wholeheartedly

500

The women went white.

Personification 

500

Johnny thinks this person is gallant. Who is the person? 

Dally or Dallas

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