Literary Devices
When Pony tells Cherry about Johnny getting beaten up by Socs, this literary device is used.
What is a flashback?
"You'd better wise up... You get tough like me and you don't get hurt."
Who is Dally Winston?
The greasers were proud of this. It was a symbol of who they were.
What is long hair?
Darry hits Pony
What is Pony runs away?
This is the decade during which The Outsiders is set
What are the 1960s
Pony compares himself to Pip from Great Expectations, the author is using this literary device.
What is an ALLUSION?
"I figured Southern gentleman had nothing on Johnny Cade."
Who is Ponyboy?
This was used throughout the novel to symbolized a shared beauty in the world.
What is a sunset/sunrise?
Socs are drowning Ponyboy
What is Johnny kills Bob?
Sodapop's horse
Who is Micky Mouse?
The novel is told in this point of view.
What is first person?
"You can't win, even if you whip us. You'll still be where you were before..."
Who is Randy?
This was used to symbolize youth and goodness.
What is GOLD?
Cherry says she will testify the Socs were drunk and looking for a fight.
Johnny's last 5 words to Ponyboy.
What "Stay Gold, Ponyboy. Stay Gold."
When Dally says, "I've been carrying a heater-- it ain't loaded but t sure does help a bluff," this literary device is used.
What is FORESHADOWING?
"Sixteen years ain't long enough. I wouldn't mind it so much if there wasn't so much stuff I ain't done yet and so many things I ain't seen."
Who is Johnny Cade?
This group of people was used to symbolize bravery and gallantry throughout the novel.
What are Civil War Soldiers?
Johnny is brutally beaten by Socs.
What is Johnny vows to kill the next person who tries to hurt him.
This is the genre of The Outsiders.
What is Realistic Fiction?
Pony struggles with the idea of being a greaser.
What is character vs. self?
"Just don't forget some of us watch the same sunset."
Who is Cherry Valance
This symbolizes the war between greasers and socs, as well as Johnny's unfinished life.
What is Gone with the Wind?
Pony reads Johnny's note and thinks about what has happened.
What is Pony writes The Outsiders?
The length of time between the beginning of the story and Dally's death.
What is "about a week"?