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Characterization Definitions
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100

"Stay gold, Ponyboy"

Johnny

100

This character supplied Johnny and Ponyboy with advice, money, and a gun before they ran away. 

Dally 

100

This character opposes the main character. They are often involved with the main conflict. 

Antagonist

100

At the beginning of the novel, Ponyboy's perspective makes us think that Darry is a possible _____. 

Antagonist 

100

What color was the famous Soc Mustang? 

Blue

200

"Things are rough all over"

Cherry

200

This character dropped out of high school. 

Sodapop 

200

Explain the difference between direct and indirect characterization.

When the author uses direct characterization, they explicitly describe a character. Indirect characterization, on the other hand, often involves the author using the "show, don't tell" writing strategy. 

200

____ is Ponyboy's main confidant in the story.

Johnny

200

What is the card game mentioned the most in the story?

Poker

300

"...you get tough like me and you don't get hurt. You look our for yourself and nothin' can touch you..."

Dally 

300

This character works at the gas station with Soda.

Steve

300

A _____ is a character that drives the plot. They may also initiate change in another character.

Catalyst

300

Name a character who acts as a foil to Ponyboy & explain how/why they are a foil. 

Answers may vary: Darry, Dally.. 

300

What is the name of the book that Johnny and Ponyboy read while at the church in Windrixville?

Gone With the Wind

400

"I would have let those kids burn to death"

Randy

400

This character takes the death of Johnny the worst. 

Dally :( 

400

The antagonist is usually a ________, but a _____ is not always an antagonist. 

Foil

400

In what ways does Darry attempt to be a mentor to Ponyboy? 

(Name at least three ways)

-He has a curfew on school nights especially

-He monitor's Pony's cigarette smoking 

-He tries to get him to sit out of the rumble 

-He pushes Pony to succeed in school 

-He models responsibility to Ponyboy


400

Some of Darrel's nick names include: Darry, muscles, and _____.

Superman 

500

"I don't know why I handed you that busted bottle... You'd never use it." 

Two-Bit

500

This character swiped a switchblade and made it his prized possession. 

Two-Bit 

500
Characters can have more than one character type. For example, Sodapop can be considered both a confidant and a foil to Ponyboy. Which terms are least likely to exist in the same character? 

Mentor & Antagonist

500

Describe Sodapop's character using a characterization term. Then, give a specific example of how that is proven in the novel. 

Answers may vary 

500

While Johnny and Ponyboy are on the run, Pony recites a poem. Who is the writer of this poem?

Robert Frost

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