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The Outsiders 1-5 Test Review Author Information General information Setting Characterization Literary Terms General Plot Line Vocabulary Words
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Author Information: Who is the author of The Outsiders? (first and last name) S.E. Hinton What age did S.E. Hinton begin writing? Age 15 What influenced the S.E. Hinton to write The Outsiders? There was a fight at her school where a boy was beaten up because he was from a different social class
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General Information: Genre Young adult fiction The Outsiders was published in what year? 1967
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Setting: Time: 1960s Place: Tulsa, Oklahoma Windrixville (Church on Jay Mountain)
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Setting: Characteristics of the 1960s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPy8t9F6d Pc&feature=youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPy8t9F6d Pc&feature=youtube
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Main characters: Ponyboy Curtis Soda Pop Curtis Darrel (Darry) Curtis Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Johnny Cade Dallas (Dally) Winston Keith (Two-Bit) Matthews Steve Randle Cherry Valance Marcia Bob Sheldon Buck Merril Mickey Mouse Paul Newman
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Motifs/Themes: Definition of Theme: -author’s message/purpose for writing Definition of Motif: -reoccurring theme -Friendship-Loyalty -Appearance vs. Reality
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General Questions about Plot Line Robert Frost’s Poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay”-meaning Innocence “staying green” -How does it relate to the story line? The innocence of the boys has been lost now that Johnny has killed a boy
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Literary Terms Symbolism: An item/object that represents something else Cars Hair Bob’s rings “A red haze filled my mind…” Autumn Leaves
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Literary Terms Foreshadowing: Clues that help the reader predict a future event Examples:
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Literary Terms Denotation: -The dictionary definition of a word; literal meaning Connotation: -The implied meaning; the feeling the word evokes “greasers” as a negative connotation
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General Questions about Plot Line The Outsiders focuses on the social conflict between these two groups: 1.Greasers (East side of town) 2.Socials (Socs) (West side of town) http://prezi.com/sb4af11rrrr3/introduction- to-the-outsiders-by-s-e-hinton/ http://prezi.com/sb4af11rrrr3/introduction- to-the-outsiders-by-s-e-hinton/
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General Questions about Plot Line Identify the stereotypes of these two groups: Greasers: broken homes poor side of town Long, slick hair Delinquents/drop outs
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General Questions about Plot Line Identify the stereotypes of these two groups: Socials: Good families Rich side of town Short hair/nice clothes and cars Smart/popular in school
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Vocabulary Words Tuff Tough Heater Cooler
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