The Outsiders
What do Randy and Ponyboy argue about?
Who killed Bob.
incredulous
Unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true; doubtful
The following line from The Outsiders" is an example of what type of figurative language?
"His eyes were shut and he was as white as a ghost."
simile, comparing how white he looks to a ghost indicating fear
The following from The Outsiders represent what type of literary element?
Bob's rings, madras, Mustangs, greasy long hair
Symbolism (symbolism)
Is this punctuated correctly?
I ran to the store to pick up milk, and took my cat with me!
No, you don't need a comma before and because this is not a compound sentence.
What does Dally ask Two Bit for?
Switchblade
nonchalant
relaxed and calm in a way that shows that you do not or are not worried about anything
My daughter is a night owl.
What type of fig. language and what does it mean?
Metaphor, she likes to stay up late at night.
What literary element does this represent from The Outsiders?
"I was wishing I looked like Paul Newman-he looks tough and I don't-but I guess my own looks aren't so bad."
man vs self conflict
Is the following sentence punctuated and capitalized correctly? If not, what are the problems?
Austin's Mom dropped him off at football practice, and then went to the store.
No...mom shouldn't be capitalized because it's not being used as a proper noun in the sentence. Also, no comma is needed since it's not a compound sentence.
Ponyboy's English teacher said he will pass him with a "C" if he does what?
Writes a decent semester theme about his own experiences.
onery
easily annoyed or angered; difficult to deal with or control
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
I wish I could just click my heels together and disappear like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz.
Allusion, meaning she wants something to happen immediately like magic Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz clicks her heels together.
What literary element does this represent from The Outsiders?
"Despite deep-seated socioeconomic division and violent group rivalries, shared human experiences and empathy can bridge the gap between perceived enemies."
theme
Is the following sentence properly punctuated and capitalized? If not, what's wrong?
"Yesterday, Mira played softball at Stratford high school, and hit a homerun," her Mom said.
No, high school needs to be capitalized because it's part of the proper name of the school. Also, mom should not be capitalized.
The rumble is started with the first punch by
Paul Holden
apprehensive
Nervous or uneasy; afraid something bad or unpleasant will happen
What type of figurative language is used in the following sentence and explain:
The first week of summer exile was going to my grandparents farm.
Hyperbole, exaggerating about being sent away, as if being punished, to her grandparents farm.
What literary element does this represent from The Outsiders?
Johnny's newfound habit of carrying a switchblade after being jumped, thinking, "He'd use it, too, if he ever got jumped again."
foreshadowing
Does the following sentence have proper capitalization and punctuation? If not, what is the problem?
Johnny told his mom to leave him alone and never come back to the hospital to see him.
Yes!
What are the three questions the judge asked Ponyboy during the hearing?
1. Did he like living with Darry?
2. Did Pony like school?
3. What kind of grades Pony make?
unfathomable
Unbelievable; impossible to understand
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence and explain:
The quiet roar of the Mustang approaching signaled another night of danger for the boys on the east side.
Oxymoron, quiet roar has opposite meanings
What literary element does this represent from The Outsiders?
"Johnny, who was notoriously shy and terrified of his own shadow after his brutal beating, unexpectedly found the courage to stand up to the tough and intimidating Dally to protect Cherry at the drive-in."
Contrast and Contradiction
Is the following sentence punctuated and capitalized correctly? If not, what is wrong?
"I can’t believe," my Dad whispered as he stared at the map, "that we are lost again!"
No, dad should not be capitalized.