The Outsiders Chapter 1-4 Flashcard

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What does 'implore' mean?

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To ask or beg for something desperately.

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How do Johnny's parents treat him?

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They mostly ignore him.

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What literary technique is shown in the line, 'Things gotta get better... I was wrong'?

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Foreshadowing.

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What does 'nonchalant' mean?

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A person or action that is calm and relaxed.

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What does Johnny notice about the Soc in the Mustang?

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He is wearing big rings.

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Define 'aloof'.

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Distant or uninvolved; emotionally detached.

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What is the significance of the term 'Soc'?

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It refers to the social elite in the novel, representing wealth and privilege.

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What does 'wince' mean?

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To flinch or shrink back in pain or discomfort.

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What is the main conflict introduced in the first four chapters?

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The tension between the Greasers and the Socs.

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What does 'abide' mean in the context of the novel?

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To accept or act in accordance with a rule or decision.