The Outsiders Figurative Language

The gorgeous sunset spoke

to Ponyboy, and he could feel

his nerves relaxing.

• Onomatopoeia

• Assonance

• Alliteration

• Personification

• Imagery

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

“A penny for your thoughts?” Ponyboy asked Johnny.

• Onomatopoeia

• Imagery

• Idiom

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Bob blew by the Greasers in his cool mustang.

• Onomatopoeia

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

All Greasers get along great.

• Alliteration

• Assonance

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What kind of figurative language is this?

• Simile

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What kind of figurative language is this?

• Hyperbole

• Simile

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Steve’s car was as fast as lightning.

• Onomatopoeia

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Imagery

• Personification

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Cherry smiled like an angel.

• Onomatopoeia

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Imagery

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the simile "MEMORY COMES RUSHING OVER YOU LIKE A WAVE" enhance the reader's understanding of Ponyboy's emotional state?

• It indicates that Ponyboy is physically at the beach.

• It emphasizes the overwhelming nature of his memories and sudden realizations.

• It shows Ponyboy's indifference to his past.

• It suggests that Ponyboy is calm and collected.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the phrase "IT WAS LIKE SITTING ON THE TOP OF THE WORLD" suggest about Ponyboy's perspective on his situation?

• He experiences a moment of peace and isolation.

• He feels superior to others.

• He is unaware of his surroundings.

• He is physically at a high altitude.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3