Plot Elements
The exposition of The Outsiders
Ponyboy introduces his gang. He also talks about the conflict between the Greasers and the Socs.
The lesson or moral of the story.
What is theme?
True/False: I need evidence in my informational essay
The Greaser who killed a Soc
Who is Johnny?
"Stay Gold, Ponyboy, stay gold."
Who is Johnny?
The resolution of The Outsiders
Ponyboy resolves his problems with his brothers. He decides to write his theme about his experience with Bob, Johnny, and Dally dying.
The part of your essay that sums up the body paragraphs.
What is a thesis statement?
True/False: I can use personal pronouns in my essay writing
False. Incredibly false. Please, for the love of everything, stop. Doing. This. I say it so often... I feel like a broken record, but it still keeps happening. Please, please stop doing this. I don't want to cry myself to sleep at night anymore. (For legal purposes, this is a joke)
"Things are rough all over."
Who is Cherry Valance?
The climax of The Outsiders
The Greasers and the Socs get into a rumble. Johnny and Dally both die.
The part of the essay that engages the reader.
What is a hook?
The sport Ponyboy participates in
What is track and field?
"Johnny, I ain't mad at you. I just don't want you to get hurt. You don't know what a few months in jail can do to you."
Who is Dallas Winston?
The rising action of The Outsiders
Johnny kills Bob. With Dally's help, they escape to Windrixville in a church. The church catches on fire with some kids in it. They save the kids.
The author's attitude, perspective, or mood conveyed toward the subject matter or audience.
What is tone?
The introduction of an essay consists of:
What are a hook, background information, and a thesis statement?
Dally borrowed his T-Bird to go and see Pony and Johnny
Who is Buck Merril?
"I'm sick of all this. Sick and tired. Bob was a good guy. The best buddy a guy ever had."
Who is Randy?
The falling action in The Outsiders
The Curtis brothers go to court, Ponyboy goes back to school and attempts to deal with his grief. He starts to lose himself a bit.
What is dramatic irony?
The conclusion of an essay consists of:
What is rewording the thesis, summarizing the body paragraphs, and ending with a broader world connection or takeaway?
The name of the teacher at the burning church
Who is Jerry Wood?
"I reckon it never occurred to you that your brothers might be worrying their heads off and afraid to call the police because something like that could get you two thrown in a boys' home..."
Who is Darry?