The Outsiders Vocabulary Chapters 1-3

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Buckskin

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A type of horse that is soft yellowish or grayish in color.

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Vague

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Without clear or definite understanding.

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Milling

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To move around in confusion.

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Vacant Lot

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An empty, void, unoccupied area of land.

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Shanghaiing

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Kidnapping.

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Socs

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A group of wealthy teenagers in 'The Outsiders' who often clash with the Greasers.

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Greasers

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A group of working-class teenagers in 'The Outsiders' known for their long hair and rebellious attitude.

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Conflict

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A struggle or clash between opposing forces, often seen in literature.

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Theme

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The central idea or message in a literary work.

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Characterization

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The process by which the author reveals the personality of a character.