The Outsiders
Writing
Miscellaneous
Literary Terms
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
100

Name the three Curtis brothers.

What is Ponyboy, Sodapop, and Darry?

100

The first part of an introduction that "pulls" a reader in.

What is a Hook? 

100

What you get when you merge "Theme" and "Message" together.

What is "Themessage?"

100

Using "like" or "as" to compare something.

What is a Simile?

100

The city in Germany Bruno moves away from.

What is Berlin?

200

Name the first and last name of the "Soc" that Johnny kills.

What is Bob Sheldon?

200

The very last paragraph of an essay.

What is Conclusion?

200

The saying that means you are "neutral" in an argument between others.

What is "I am Switzerland?"

200

Making a comparison WITHOUT using "like" or "as."

What is a Metaphor?

200

The correct pronunciation of "Fury." 

What is Fuhrer?

300

The town that Ponyboy and Johnny retreat to halfway through the book. 

What is Windrixville?

300

The middle of an essay that typically contains evidence.

What is the Body Paragraph?

300

Famous English playwright that is featured in a meme on the back wall.

What is William Shakespeare?

300

Man vs. Man, Man vs. Self, Man vs. Nature.

What is Conflict?

300

Bruno's three best friends for life. 

What is Karl, Daniel, and Martin?

400

Johnny says this to Ponyboy before he dies. 

What is "Stay gold, Ponyboy?"

400

Typical amount of sentences a paragraph should have.

What is 5-8 sentences?

400

The author of Mr. T's favorite quote that is above his desk. (Hint: He wrote The Call of the Wild)

What is Jack London?

400

An extreme exaggeration. 

What is a Hyperbole?

400

The country Auschwitz is located in. 

What is Poland?

500

What is Ponyboy's theme paper about that he begins to write at the end of the story?

What is The Outsiders?

500

You must have these in your essay if you are quoting or referencing someone else's work.

What is Citations?

500

The poster that says "Everything will kill you so choose something fun" is from one of Mr. T's favorite books. What is it called?

What is The Old Man and the Sea?

500

The lesson or message an author is trying to convey. 

What is Theme?

500

Shmuel's Papa's job before they were forced from their homes.

What is a watch maker?