Vocabulary
adjective. incapable of being fully understood.
"For some ____ reason, Jenny didn't study for her test and expected to pass the course."
What is unfathomable?
The author of The Outsiders.
Who is S.E. Hinton?
This man was a famous actor during the time period of the novel.
Who is Paul Newman?
These people are referred to as "The Fuzz".
Who are the cops?
The main character of a story, novel, or play.
What is a protagonist?
adjective. bad-tempered and combative
"Jason's ____ attitude gave him a bad reputation at school; he was always starting fights and getting suspended."
What is ornery?
The year The Outsiders was published.
What is 1967?
2 popular musicians during the 1960s.
Who are The Beatles and Elvis Presley?
This object is called "a heater".
What is a gun?
The character that opposes the protagonist in a story.
What is an antagonist?
verb. to cry uncontrollably
"Ingrid was ___ outside the dance after her boyfriend broke up with her."
The setting of the novel.
What is Oklahoma?
2 recreational activities that teenagers participated in rural Oklahoma during this time period.
What are rodeos and drive-in theaters?
This type of activity is called "a rumble".
What is a fight?
The point of highest involvement in a story; the turning point in a story.
What is the climax?
noun. a state of being distant or withdrawn.
"Juan's ___ made his classmates think he was an arrogant person, but Juan was actually very shy."
What is aloofness?
The genre of The Outsiders.
What is fiction?
2 types of cars that were popular during the 1960s.
This means a "bull session".
A casual conversation
The author's message about life in a story.
What is the theme?
adverb. in a brave or heroic manner
"The fireman ___ stormed into the burning building to rescue the stranded puppy."
What is gallantly?
The age group of the main characters of The Outsiders.
What are teenagers?
One of the presidents during the 1960's.
Hint - there are 4 you could name.
Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon
This activity is referred to as "lifting".
What is stealing?
The part of the story when the plot thickens.
What is the rising action?