Chapter 11 Slides

The Outsiders
Chapter 11
Slides

Goal

I CAN:

• Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text using context, affixes, or reference materials

• Determine the figurative meanings of words and phrases as they are used in a text using context, affixes, or reference materials

• Determine the connotative meanings of words and phrases as they are used in a text using context, affixes, or reference materials

STOP

AT THE BOTTOM OF PAGE 162

Multiple Choice

"I'd rather have anybody's hate than their pity."

Which sentence below best represents the meaning of this phrase?

• The speaker believes that hate is easier to deal with than pity because it doesn't involve emotional connection.

• The speaker feels that hate and pity are similar emotions and affect them in the same way.

• The speaker is indifferent to both hate and pity, showing they don’t care how others view them.

• The speaker would prefer to be disliked rather than be seen as weak or inferior.

STOP

AT THE BOTTOM OF PAGE 164

Multiple Choice

"But with Randy sticking solidly to the subject, it was impossible to think about anything else. My cigarette started trembling."

Which sentence below best represents the meaning of this phrase?

• The speaker is distracted by their own thoughts and struggles to concentrate on what Randy is saying.

• The intensity of Randy's focus on the subject causes the speaker to feel anxious or nervous.

• The speaker is angry with Randy for continuing the conversation and is trying to stay calm.

• The speaker’s cigarette trembling shows they are more interested in smoking than in Randy’s conversation.

STOP

AT THE END OF CHAPTER 11

Open Ended

Darry called Ponyboy "little buddy" at the end of the chapter. Why is that so special to Ponyboy?