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What is the definition of the literary term: Topic?
What is a matter dealt with in a text, discourse, or conversation; a subject.
What is the definition of the literary term: Symbols?
What are the things inside books or stories that appear constantly inside the text.
What is the definition of the literary term: Theme?
What is the central idea or lesson the author is showing you in a text that recurs in or pervades a work of art or literature. It can also be seen as the central idea or underlying message of a story.
What are Johnny's final words before dying in The Outsiders story?
"Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold"
what topic of The Outsiders describes what greasers like dally are known for
what is crime
What is a common symbol that represents the Greasers throughout the story?
What is hair?
What does Johnny tell Ponyboy before dying, and how does it revolve around the theme?
Johnny says "stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold" which revolves around the theme because it talks about the poem mentioned earlier in the story which is a majpr theme from the story.
What phrase is found at the end of the novel and the start of the novel?
"When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home".
What topic is associated with the use of switchblades throughout the story?
What is violence and protection
What is a common symbol that represents the socs throughout the story?
What is a mustang and madras?
What is the theme that Ponyboy learns between the Socs and the greasers?
(answers may vary) Example: Despite the social and economic differences, the greasers and socs are more alike than different, as they both share similar feelings and struggles.
What is the name of the town Johnny and Ponyboy flee to?
What is Windrixville?
What topic is associated with the Curtis family, leaving the door open for other gang members so that they have someplace to "crash"?
Under the symbol of "sunsets", which characters from the outsiders enjoyed watching sunsets together
What are Ponyboy and Cherry
This two-word phrase, spoken by Cherry Valence to Ponyboy, helps him realize that the Socs have their own problems and struggles, just like the greasers.
What is "Things are rough all over,"
What is the phrase Darry uses whenever he yells at Ponyboy?
What is "you have to use your head Ponyboy"?
What topic from The Outsiders is associated with sticking together
what is family
What does the symbol of Blue Mustangs found in The Outsiders symbolize?
What is fear
How does the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" help contribute to the theme of the story?
Answers May Vary. The main concept is that nothing good can last forever, which is a major theme of the story.
In the Outisders, which of the characters is known for his good looks, and dropping out of highschool.
Who is Sodapop?