Vocabulary
What is one synonym for the word, "contempt"
defiance, disdain, disregard, disrespect, hatred, mockery, neglect.
Why does Soda like to fight?
Fun.
Which side wins the rumble?
The Greasers
What type of literary device is used in this sentence?
"Johnny was as pale as a pillow and looked awful."
Simile
"Talked the nurse into it with Two-Bit's switch. Don't you know a rumble ain't a rumble unless I'm in it?"
Dally
Brief definition of the word, "amplifier"
an electronic device for increasing the amplitude of electrical signals, used chiefly in sound reproduction.
__________ is the joker of the group who does not take anything seriously.
Two-bit
What are the rules for the rumble?
No weapons.
What type of literary device is used in this sentence?
"Johnny just looked dead. Like a candle with the flame gone."
Simile
Tim
Name one synonym for the word, "pity"
compassion, sympathy, sorrow, tenderness, empathy, sadness
Why does Darry fight?
Pride
Why does Darry think Ponyboy should not fight in the rumble?
He lost a lot of weight and does not look great.
What type of literary device is used in this sentence?
"Johnny was scared of his own shadow."
Hyperbole
"O victim of environment, underprivileged, rotten, no-count hood!"
Steve (in a singsong voice)
What does the word, "leery" mean?
cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions.
Dally is overwhelmed with grief and emotion. He runs frantically from the hospital room.
Where do the boys go as soon as the rumble ends?
To the hospital to see Johnny.
What does Johnny mean when he tells Ponyboy to "Stay Gold"?
Ponyboy has a good heart and he is smart boy. He should always stay true to himself.
"Nobody in this neighborhood going to call the fuzz."
Steve
Use the word, "underprivileged" in a sentence.
Example: "Oh victim of environment, underprivileged, rotten no-count hood.” (The Outsiders)
Explain the relationship between Darry and Paul Holden (Soc).
They are very similar characters. Darry and Paul played football together. They used to be buddies. Paul went on to college while Darry has to work for a living. The main difference between them was one was a Soc and one a Greaser.
What does Johnny tell Ponyboy on page 148?
Stay Gold.
What type of literary device is used in this sentence?
"Two-Bit handed the switchblade over to Dally without a moment's hesitation. Dally put the switch under his pillow and lay back, staring at the ceiling."
Foreshadowing
"We won."
Darry