Unit 1 Vocab
Ms. Browne
Short Stories
The Outsiders
Sign Posts
100

Is this a simile?

Jason's skin was as tan as a new penny.

Yes

100

What is my favorite color?

purple

100

What was the main character's name in Nobody Stole Jason Grayson?

Abby

100

Who are Ponyboy's brothers?

Darry and Soda

100

What was Matt Kaizer's Aha Moment?

When he realized he was really good inside

200

What are the two different types of conflict?

Internal and External

200

What is my daughter's name?

Everly

200

In Burrito Man, what was the dad saving for in the pink container?

His daughter's college fund

200

Who is the character that carries a black handled switchblade and is famous for shoplifting? He likes blondes, fights, and school.

Two Bit

200

In the Stolen Party, Rosaura's mom told her that she was not friends with Luciana and that she should not be going to her party- What sign post is this? When an older character gives another character advice.

words of the wiser

300

What is the climax of a story?

The most exciting or interesting part of the story

300

What is my favorite food?

pizza

300

In the House on Mango Street, what did the main character wish for?

a real house-one with a yard and stairs that she could be proud of

300

What part of town is Ponyboy from?

Eastside

300

In Nobody Stole Jason Grayson, the sign post Again and Again is demonstrated? What word shows up more than once?

Nobody

400

Name the five parts of a story

Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

400

How long have I been teaching?

14 years

400

In The Stolen Party, what did Rosuara's mother warn her?

That she was not friends with Luciana

400

Why does Ponyboy stick up for Dally at the Drive-in movie?

Greasers always stick up for one another

400

In The Outsiders, what was Ponyboys Memory Moment?

When he told Cherry about Johnny getting beat up

500

What is an allusion?

A reference in a story that mentions another popular work of art, movie, song, ect

500

What are two things I enjoy doing?

Gym, napping, cooking

500

In The Goodness of Matt Kaizer, what was Mr. Bataky's internal conflict?

He did not want to die bad-wanted to tell Matt all of his sins

500

What does Cherry tell Ponyboy at the end of chapter 2 about the Greasers and the Socs?

Things are rough all over

500

In Burrito Man, what was the main character's (Alex) Aha Moment?

When she realized that her dad was saving up for her college.