"The Outsiders" Review

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, often a turning point for the characters.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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What is a theme in literature?

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A central idea or message that runs throughout a literary work.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What is an internal conflict?

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A struggle occurring within a character's mind, often involving emotions or decisions.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What point of view is 'The Outsiders' written in?

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First Person, as it is narrated by Ponyboy Curtis.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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What is foreshadowing?

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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.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What role does loyalty play in 'The Outsiders'?

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Loyalty is a key theme that explores the bonds between friends and family, especially among the Greasers.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What is the significance of Johnny's death in 'The Outsiders'?

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It represents the loss of innocence and the harsh realities of life for the characters.