Vocabulary 1
What is a 'founder'
"creator" - person who established a company/ institution
what does 'age' mean?
How old something is
What is the difference between 'invent' and 'investigate'?
Invent means you created a new device to help people or animals or nature. Investigate is when you are trying to look at something closely, or to understand something in great detail.
Who is the main character of "The Outsiders"?
Ponyboy
What kind of car were the Soc driving when they found Ponyboy and Johnny in the park? (type and color)
Blue Mustang
what does 'paid off' mean as in, "studying for the test really paid off"
an action that brought good results
What does 'management' mean?
getting work done through others; assigning tasks to other people
What is the difference between 'create' and 'increase'
Create is when you make something completely new, increase is when you make more of something or make something bigger.
How many brothers does Ponyboy have?
Two brothers, Sodapop and Darry
Why did Ponyboy and Johnny have to leave town?
Because Johnny stabbed one of the Soc to save Ponyboy.
what does 'whiz' mean?
someone who is very skilled in any field
What does an 'impression' mean? (first impression)
your feeling/ opinion about something
What is the difference between 'discover' and 'explore'
When you discover something, it is the first time it's ever been seen. When you explore something, it is only the first time for you, but the world knows about it ie. National Forest
What is the difference between a 'Greaser' and a 'Soc'?
Greasers are from the 'poor' part of town and Soc is from the 'rich' part of town
How does Ponyboy feel about his brother Sodapop?
He loves Sodapop, they get along very well.
What does 'baffled' mean?
puzzled, confused
What does 'conditions' mean? (living conditions)
circumstances affecting the way people live or work
What is the difference between 'space' and 'place'
'having space for something' and 'having a place for something'?
Having space means you have enough room for something, whereas having a place means you have a specific spot for something.
Why is Sherri's nickname 'Cherry'?
Because she has red hair
How does Ponyboy feel about his brother Darry?
He thinks Darry is mean, works too hard and is too strict. They don't get along in Ponyboy's eyes.
what does 'conventional' mean?
"Traditional" - in line with accepted ideas or standards; trite
What does 'pressure' mean?
attempt to convince someone/something into doing something
What is the difference between being 'driven' and being a 'leader'?
Being driven means you work very hard for your goals (like ambitious). Being a leader means you have a commanding authority or influence (you can show people what to do).
What two rules do the greasers have for each other?
Stick together & don't get caught
What does 'nothing gold can stay' mean?
It means nothing good, beautiful, young can ever last. All things come to an end.