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FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
SETTING
WHO SAID THAT?
NAME THAT CHARACTER
NAME THAT CHARACTER PART TWO
100
...he looked as hard as nails and twice as tough.
What is a simile
100
This is the setting of The Outsiders.
What is Tulsa, Oklahoma in the 1960's
100
"Just don't forget that some of us watch the sunsets too."
Who is Ponyboy
100
Soc cheerleader, Red hair, understanding, Bob's girlfriend
Who is Cherry Valance
100
14, almost red hair, greenish gray eyes, smart, loves movies and reading, doesn't use his head
Who is Ponyboy Curtis
200
My overactive imagination was running away with me again.
What is personification
200
Pony, Johnny and Dally meet Cherry and Marcia here.
What is the drive-in movies
200
"There's still a lot of good in the world. Tell Dally. I don't think he knows."
Who is Johnny
200
Dark brown eyes, reckless and thoughtful, handsome, understanding
Who is Sodapop Curtis
200
Wears rings, dark hair, handsome, jumped Johnny, spoiled, good friend
Who is Bob Sheldon
300
I was reminded of Jack London's books; you know, where the wolf pack waits in silence....
What is allusion
300
Dally tells Johnny and Pony to hide out here after Johnny stabs Bob.
What is the abandoned church on Jay Mountain
300
"Ponyboy what on earth is the matter with you? Can't you use your head?"
Who is Darry
300
Twenty, determined, tough, smart, eyes like pale blue-green ice, hard on Pony
Who is Darrell Curtis
300
Wise-cracker, stocky, rusty side-burns, shoplifter, prized possession is a switch-blade
Who is Two-Bit Mathews
400
... and the horizon was a thin golden line.
What is metaphor
400
Because Johnny and Pony fall asleep here, Pony arrives home late.
What is the vacant lot
400
"Need a haircut greaser?"
Who is Bob
400
Soda's best friend, tall, lean, smart, good with cars
Who is Steve Randall
400
Elfish face, almost white-blond hair, blue eyes; has a hatred of the world, but loves Johnny
Who is Dallas Winston
500
The silence grew heavier...
What is personification
500
Johnny kills Bob here.
What is by the fountain in the park
500
"Don't you know a rumble ain't a rumble unless I'm in it?"
Who is Dally
500
Lost in a crowd, big black eyes, tan face, nervous, gang's pet
Who is Johnny Cade
500
Dally's friend, street hood, criminal, leader the other gang that helps out in the rumble
Who is Tim Shephard