Terms to Discuss Culture
What are some characteristics that make up someone’s culture?
language, clothing, food, music, arts, or religion
What is an allusion?
a reference to a significant historical, literary, cultural, or political figure or idea
What does the term mainstream mean?
If something is narrated in the first person point of view, what does that mean?
a story is told from the point of view of a character in the story
If something is described as counterculture, what does that mean?
A way of living that actively rejects what is expected by mainstream culture, often in protest.
What is a motif?
an idea, symbol, image, or device that occurs multiple times throughout a text
What does the term status mean?
Many cultures categorized and rank people according to a hierarchy. Certain traits (like wealth or education may make someone "higher status" or "lower status."
What is foreshadowing?
a hint the author gives to suggest what might happen in the future
How is the Socs’ status different from the greasers’?
greasers: poorer, live on East Side; long, slicked-back hair, jeans, t-shirts, and leather clothing
What is an archetype?
a classic example of a character or thing that recurs throughout literature