Module 7 Exam Flashcards
In chapter 5 of The Outsiders, how does the setting of the old abandoned church influence the mood?
It creates a safe place where the boys have time to think, but it also creates tension because they can’t stay there forever.
What does the title The Outsiders tell you about a possible theme of S. E. Hinton’s novel?
It might be about people that are different from the rest and not like normal people so it would make the book interesting.
After Two-Bit tells Dally that Johnny isn’t doing well, Dally swears and grits his teeth. What does this detail tell you about Dally’s perspective of Johnny?
It tells you Dally cares a great deal for Johnny.
How would The Outsiders be different if the author had used third-person omniscient point of view?
The book might be different by seeing everybody view on everything but it might not work well since there’s a lot of views on different things.
How do authors use symbols to relate to other literary elements in a novel, such as themes, characters, plot sequences, and settings?
They do this to make the readers engage and acknowledge different things in a book through that specific thing.
Based on what the author tells you in chapters 2 and 3 of The Outsiders, what kind of character is Cherry Valance?
secondary character and round
In chapter 3 of The Outsiders, Ponyboy harshly criticizes his brother Darry. What does this outburst say about the character of Ponyboy?
that Ponyboy does not understand what motivates Darry
Why does the theme of being an outsider connect with teens today?
It coneects with being a teen today by knowing your different from the rest of people such as adults and kids.
What is the best way to understand the setting of a story?
identify and summarize it
How does the theme of accepting people who are different connect to life today?
People today still stereotype others and need to learn to accept them.
Which detail from chapter 5 of The Outsiders, the chapter where Ponyboy and Johnny spend a week at the old church, should be included in a summary?
what they do every day
How do you know whether you’ve reached the climax of a novel?
You usually know whethere or not you have hit the climax or not because there’s a big problem or issue.
Which of the following is a plot complication from The Outsiders?
Johnny and Ponyboy escape to the church.
What is one way that authors use setting to help further a story?
by using it to introduce new characters and develop main characters
If you wanted to write about an event in a novel from a character’s perspective who isn’t the narrator, where would you find information to help you present an accurate view of that event as seen through the character’s eyes?
By your point of veiw or the main character because its easier to write in first person plus since your a writer you can make it more interesting.
How is perspective different from point of view?
Perspective deals with how individual characters view the world; point of view is about who is telling the story.
In The Outsiders, how does the character of Cherry Valance help bring out Ponyboy’s character?
By telling him that he is not lost and people do care about him and hate the socs.
How does understanding the main characters help you make predictions about the theme of a novel?
It tells you how the main characters might react to the conflict.
What is the purpose of plot complications in a novel?
to add suspense and keep readers engaged
What is one example of a symbol in The Outsiders?
knives
How do different characters’ perspectives affect Ponyboy’s view of Dally?
It keeps him from seeing Dally’s positive points.
How do writers use universally understood settings to create a certain mood?
They use it to have a big audience and have everybody engage more than having a modd that only certain people understand and like.
How is the book Gone with the Wind a symbol of Dally Winston?
It symbolizes his gallant, heroic nature.
How does the setting of the drive-in movie theater in chapter 2 of The Outsiders, as well as the characters of Cherry and Marcia, help develop the character of Ponyboy
It helps develop Ponyboy by moving through the boo better and having more of a flow to Pony boy to keep the book more interesting
In chapter 1 of The Outsiders, the writer provides textual evidence of how Ponyboy sees his oldest brother Darry. What is one logical prediction to make based on this textual evidence?
that Ponyboy and Darry will experience several conflicts throughout the novel
What are conclusions based on?
They’re based on details that you have made inferences about.
