Roll Of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Cassie must decide if she should get back at Lillian Jean or let the Strawberry situation go. This is an example of what type of conflict?
Internal Conflict
Man vs. Self
Who is the protagonist/narrator of The Outsiders?
Ponyboy Curtis
She is as tall as a tree.
Simile
What is one example of a sentence starter?
The author states
According to the text
For example
"I bet they were cool ol' guys," he said, his eyes glowing, after I had read the part about them riding into sure death because they were gallant. The word gallant means the same as
Brave
What is the real reason why Mr. Morrison has come to live with the Logan family?
He is there to protect the Logan family while Papa is away on the railroad.
In chapter 2 Cherry tells Ponyboy “Things are rough all over.” Finally, in chapter 7, Ponyboy figured out what she meant by that statement. What did she mean?
Everyone has problems.
The line for the rollercoaster is a million miles long.
Hyperbole
What is one example of a transition word?
Another, Next, First, Second, Last.
‘Well, Lillian Jean's all right, I guess. She ain't so persnickety since Cassie stopped bein' her friend.' He smiled a secret smile to himself. The word persnickety means
Having the traits of a snob.
Why does Mama lose her job?
She was taught teaching history that wasn't in the textbook.
What does Ponyboy end up writing for his English assignment?
Everything that he has experienced throughout the novel.
The recurrence of an image, word, phrase, object, concept, or plot within a novel, movie, or play. For example: A genie granting three wishes.
Motif
When providing text evidence to support your answer, what should always go around your evidence?
Quotation Marks
I crept precariously near the edge of the high porch, my eyes attempting to penetrate the blackness of the night. The word precariously means the same as
With risk or danger.
Who started the fire in the Logan's cotton field?
Papa
What does Johnny mean when he says, "Stay gold Ponyboy."
Continue being a good person.
The school day began just like every other school day. Little did Mrs. Jones know that this would be her last day at school for a long while.
What literary device is this an example of?
Foreshadowing
Before citing text evidence, what should go before your quotation marks?
A comma.
In quiet anger she glared at Stacey and admonished, 'In this house we do not give away what loved ones give to us. Now go bring me that coat.' The word admonished means the same as
Spoken with disapproval or criticism.
The Logan's land represents themselves and their determination. What literary element is being used to represent, "the land?"
Symbolism
What is the overall theme of The Outsiders?
Get to know someone before you judge them.
Provide an example of a Dynamic Character and Static Character
Dynamic Character: Cassie Logan, Ponyboy Curtis
Static Character: Jeremy Simms, Steve Randall
What does each letter of the R.A.C.E. writing strategy stand for?
Restate the question.
Answer the question
Cite text evidence.
Explain your answer.
They were tuff-looking girls--- dressed sharp and really good-looking. The word tuff means the same as
Cool