The Outsiders Flashcard Prep (Chapters 1-4)

Front

What is inference?

Back

Inference is the reading strategy of drawing a conclusion based on clues and evidence from the text. It can be done before, during, and after reading.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Front

Who is the author of The Outsiders?

Back

The author of The Outsiders is S. E. Hinton.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

Who is Darry Curtis?

Back

Darry Curtis is the oldest Curtis brother who works two jobs and played football in high school.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is prediction in reading?

Back

Prediction is an educated guess about what will happen in the story, made before and during reading, which can be proven.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Front

Who did Ponyboy and Johnny go to for help after the incident in the park?

Back

Ponyboy and Johnny went to Dally for help after the incident in the park.

Front

What does foreshadowing mean?

Back

Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is the significance of the park incident in The Outsiders?

Back

The park incident is a pivotal moment that escalates the conflict between the Greasers and the Socs, leading to major developments in the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What are the main themes of The Outsiders?

Back

The main themes of The Outsiders include class conflict, the importance of family, and the struggle for identity.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the setting of The Outsiders?

Back

The Outsiders is set in the 1960s in a small town in the United States, focusing on the lives of two rival groups: the Greasers and the Socs.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

Who are the Greasers?

Back

The Greasers are a group of working-class teenagers known for their long hair and rebellious attitude, often in conflict with the wealthier Socs.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9