CHARACTERIZATION
What was Dally's nickname for Johnny?
Johnny Cake
Where did Ponyboy and Johnny rescue the children in the fire?
Church
When Ponyboy talks about the dream he had the night that his parents died, it is an example of which literary element?
Foreshadowing.
Name the device:
For a minute, everything looked unreal, like a scene out of a JD movie or something.
Simile
Which of the following words means a state of senselessness, oblivion, or daze?
acquitted
aghast
conformity
contracted
divert
exploit
falter
hearing
leery
liable
radiate
recurring
ruefully
stricken
stupor
vast
Stupor
What does Darry call Ponyboy?
Little buddy
Why didn't Randy get involved in the last rumble?
He was tired of the fighting that wouldn't do anyone any good.
What did Ponyboy mean when he said, "Johnny was dead. But he isn't..."?
Ponyboy wasn't able to deal with Johnny's death.
Name the device:
I was reminded of Jack London's books--- you know, where the wolf pack waits in silence for one of two members to go down in a fight.
Allusion
Which of the following words means huge, extensive, or broad?
acquitted
aghast
conformity
contracted
divert
exploit
falter
hearing
leery
liable
radiate
recurring
ruefully
stricken
stupor
vast
Vast
What item does Two-Bit always carry with him?
Switch-blade
How were the winners of rumbles determined?
Whoever was the last gang standing.
What was Ponyboy's theme assignment for his English class?
The novel
Name TWO devices:
The silence grew heavier, and I could hear the harsh heavy breathing of the boys around me.
Personification and Alliteration
Which of the following words means sorrowfully or regretfully?
acquitted
aghast
conformity
contracted
divert
exploit
falter
hearing
leery
liable
radiate
recurring
ruefully
stricken
stupor
vast
Ruefully
Ponyboy hoped Bob’s parents hated him and the other greasers because he didn’t want their ______.
Pity or sadness.
When Ponyboy was sick for several days he kept saying that he did not like a certain food. Name this food.
Baloney.
What did Johnny mean when he said, Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold ..."?
Stay young, innocent, and good.
Name TWO devices:
My stomach gave a violent start and turned into a hunk of ice.
Personification and Metaphor
Which of the following words means cautious, careful, or suspicious?
acquitted
aghast
conformity
contracted
divert
exploit
falter
hearing
leery
liable
radiate
recurring
ruefully
stricken
stupor
vast
Leery
What is an element of pride, honor, and principle for Ponyboy?
Loyalty.
How do you know Cherry really loved Bob?
She wasn't able to face Johnny in the hospital.
What is the theme that Pony finally writes for his English teacher?
Don’t be so quick to judge
Name the signpost:
What kind of world is it where all I have to be proud of is a reputation for being a hood, and greasy hair? I don't want to be a hood, but even if I don't steal things and mug people and get boozed up, I'm marked lousy. Why should I be proud of it? Why should I even pretend to be proud of it?
Tough Question
Which of the following words means to redirect or distract?
acquitted
aghast
conformity
contracted
divert
exploit
falter
hearing
leery
liable
radiate
recurring
ruefully
stricken
stupor
vast
Divert