Literary Terms
What genre is The Outsiders?
A. Action/Adventure
B. Romance
C. Comedy
A. Action/Adventure
"He had an elfish face, with high cheekbones and a pointed chin, small, sharp animal teeth, and ears like a lynx. His hair was almost white it was so blonde. His eyes were blue, blazing ice, cold with hatred of the whole outside world."
A. Ponyboy B. Steve C. Johnny D. Dally
D. Dally
"If it hadn't been for the gang, Johnny would never have known what love and affection are."
Answers will vary
Johnny has a difficult home life and the Greaser gang took him in and treat him like a family member.
Why were Cherry Valance and her friend, Marcia, at the Nightly Double drive in movie?
They came with their boyfriends, but walked out on them when they found out the boys had brought booze along.
Each team must roll the dice three times. Which ever team comes up with the highest total points, wins the 100 points.
100 points goes to team with highest score.
Explain the difference between Rounded and Flat characters. Give an example of a Rounded character in The Outsiders.
Rounded characters-Characters who are many sided and life like. Examples: Sodapop and Darry
Flat characters-Characters who are one sided and have no depth, usually the minor characters.
"He is movie star handsome, the kind that people stop on the street to watch go by. He has a sensitive face that somehow manages to be reckless and thoughtful at the same time."
A. Ponyboy B. Darry C. Sodapop D. Dally
C. Sodapop
Darry said impatiently, "When I want my kid brother to tell me what to do with my other kid brother, I'll ask you-kid brother."
Answers will vary
Darry to Sodapop. Darry was concerned that Ponyboy encountered the Socs when he was by himself walking home from the movies. Brother Sodapop stuck up for Ponyboy and this was Darry's response.
Describe the relationship between the three brothers: Ponyboy, Sodapop, Darry.
Darry runs the household following the death of the parents. He has to work multiple jobs to make ends meet. Ponyboy thinks that Darry is too tough on him. Sodapop is the middle brother and he tends to mediate or establish peace between the older and younger brother.
Name your favorite book or movie and state what genre it would fall under and explain why.
answers will vary
What is the setting of the story, The Outsiders?
1960's, small town with a Westside and an Eastside. The Westside has more money than the Eastside of town.
"I guess my own looks aren't so bad. I have light-brown, almost red hair and greenish gray eyes. My hair is longer than a lot of boys wear theirs, squared off in back and long at the front and sides."
A. Sodapop B. Steve C. Twobit D. Ponyboy
D. Ponyboy
"'How come you dropped out?' I never have gotten over that. I could hardly stand it when he left school."
Answers will vary
Pony to Sodapop, Sodapop made the decision to drop out of school believing that school wasn't for him.
How is Dallas Winston (Dally) different from most of the other Greasers?
"Dally had spent three years on the wild side of New York and had been arrested at the age of 10. He was tougher than the rest of us-tougher, colder, meaner."
Each team will get a mini maze puzzle. Which ever team is able to get the ball into the center the fastest, wins 300 points.
300 points goes to winning team
Name the five stages of story plot. Then state information from the story that would fall under the first stage in The Outsiders.
1.Background stage-reader is introduced to main characters/descriptions.
2. Rising Action stage
3. Climax stage
4. Falling Action stage
5. Conclusion stage
"He was the youngest, next to me, smaller than the rest, with a slight build. He had big black eyes in a dark tanned face; his hair was jet-black and heavily greased and combed to the side. If you can picture a little dark puppy that has been kicked too many times..."
A. Ponyboy B. Johnny C. Darry D. Twobit
B. Johny
"Darry didn't deserve to work like an old man when he was only twenty. He had been a real popular guy in school...So he never went anywhere and never did anything anymore, except work out at gyms and go skiing with some old friends some times. "
Answers will vary
Ponyboy's feelings about his older brother, Darry, now that he runs the household following the death of their mother and father. He gave up a lot to keep the brothers together.
What does Cherry Valence mean when she states, "things are rough all over," and why does Ponyboy have a hard time believing her?
Cherry is stating that even the Socs have troubles too. Ponyboy states that he isn't sure what the Socs have to sweat about-good grades, good cars, good girls, Mustangs and Corvairs...
Explain the difference between the protagonist and antagonist within a story.
Protagonist-the main character, usually the hero in the story, faced with some conflict.
Antagonist-The character or force that creates conflict for the protagonist.
Explain the difference between internal conflict and external conflict.
Internal conflict-conflict/problem that takes place within the mind. Man versus self.
External conflict-conflict/problem between man and outside force. Man versus man, man versus nature, man versus society.
"He was the oldest of the gang and the wisecracker of the bunch. He was about six feet tall, stocky in build, and very proud of his long rusty-colored side-burns. He had gray eyes and a wide grin and couldn't stop making funny remarks to save his life."
A. Twobit B. Darry C. Steve D. Johnny
A. Twobit
"Cherry no longer looked sick, only sad. 'I bet you think the Socs have it made. The rich kids, the West-side Socs...'"
Answers will vary
Cherry talking to Ponyboy stating that the Socs have problems too just like the Greasers. This conversation took place at the drive in movie.
Compare/contrast the Greasers with the Socs. How are they different and in what ways might they be similar?
Answers will vary
Thinking about the story plot of The Outsiders. What stage do you think we are currently in and why?
A. background B. rising action C. climax D. falling action E. conclusion
B. Rising Action
Chapter 1 introduces the setting and characters and consequently would be the background stage. In chapter two, the reader becomes aware of incidents and problems that will likely lead up to the climax or turning point of the story. Therefore, we are in the rising action stage.