Feelings & Reactions
Your finger might do this after you snap a rubber band on it or touch something very hot.
What is smart?
A person who jumps off a roof into a pool without checking how deep the water is would be described with this word.
What is reckless?
When a group of people rejects the beliefs and behaviors of the dominant society and creates their own way of living, they form this.
What is counterculture?
When an author drops hints early in a story about something important that will happen later, this literary technique is being used.
What is foreshadowing?
At the Drive-In, Dally acts confident and calm even when things get tense—he responds this way.
What is coolly?
If someone tells you they saw a flying elephant and you stare at them in disbelief, you would feel this way.
What is incredulous?
A wise teacher nodding thoughtfully while giving good advice might speak in this calm, wise manner.
What is sagely?
A person’s rank or position in a group or society—such as being wealthy, powerful, or popular—is their ______.
What is status?
Believing that all people in a group act the same way or have the same traits is an example of this oversimplified belief.
What is a stereotype?
The conversations between Johnny and Ponyboy at the Drive-In reveal their personalities. Using speech to show character is called ______.
What is dialogue?
When Johnny and Ponyboy run away after the incident with the Socs, this risky type of behavior shows they’re not thinking of the consequences.
What is reckless?
Even though everyone else is panicking during a crisis, one character calmly makes a plan and speaks in this composed way.
What is coolly?
Music, fashion, or ideas that are popular with most people in society and dictate what is considered 'normal.'
What is mainstream?
When Ponyboy notices the tension with the Socs early on, it hints at future danger. This hinting technique is called ______.
What is foreshadowing?
Dally is the tough, rebellious mentor figure, which is an example of this recurring character type in stories.
What is an archetype?
After being slapped or hurt, your hand might feel this sharp, stinging sensation.
What is smart?
A student who casually shrugs before a huge exam and says, “It’s no big deal,” is acting this way.
What is nonchalant?
The traditions, beliefs, food, music, and customs that shape how a group of people live are part of their ______.
What is culture?
The greased hair of the Greasers represents their identity and pride. Using an object to represent a bigger idea is called ______.
What is symbolism?
The Greasers reject the values of the Socs and live by their own rules. This makes them part of a ______.
What is counterculture?
When Ponyboy hears that Cherry and Marcia understand the Greasers, he stares at them in disbelief; he feels this way.
What is incredulous?
When Johnny and Ponyboy run away after the incident with the Socs, this risky type of behavior shows they’re not thinking of the consequences.
What is reckless?
Believing that all people in a group act the same way or have the same traits is an example of this oversimplified belief.
What is a stereotype?
The story is told through Ponyboy’s eyes, showing his thoughts and feelings. This perspective is called ______.
What is first person point of view?
When Johnny tells Dally to leave the girls alone, Dally can't believe it. He feel______.