Ch 1-3
A tuft of hair in a different direction from the rest
Cowlick
a person with light blonde hair
towhead
a young offender
delinquent
contort the face to indicate a certain mental state
grimace
The following is an example of which kind of literary device?
His eyes were as big as saucers
simile
Look at closely in order to form an opinion about
size up
showing a sense of shame
sheepish
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
aghast
imitating something
mock
The protagonist of The Outsiders
Ponyboy Curtis
argue over petty things
bicker
tall and thin and having long, slender limbs
lanky
dress and groom with particular care
spruce
speaking haltingly
falter
Two-Bit loves this particular item that he shoplifted
Black handled switchblade
being attentive and courteous like an ideal knight
gallant
in a pleading manner
imploringly
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
leery
the trait of possessing muscular strength
brawn
The author of The Outsiders
S.E. Hinton
not disposed or willing to believe
incredulous
expressing extreme scorn
contempuous
feeling of distress and disbelief when something bad happens
compliance with accepted standards, rules, or norms
conformity
The author was this age when she began writing The Outsiders
16