The Outsiders Vocabulary Ch. 1-4

Front

What does 'ornery' mean?

Back

Ugly and unpleasant in disposition or temper.

Front

What figure of speech involves using a word that expresses a sound?

Back

Onomatopoeia.

Front

What does 'briskly' mean?

Back

In an active, quick, and energetic way.

Front

What figure of speech compares two things that are not actually alike without using like or as?

Back

Metaphor.

Front

Identify the term that refers to a type of light cotton fabric.

Back

Madras.

Front

What is the meaning of 'premonition'?

Back

A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.

Front

What does 'concession' mean in a discussion?

Back

A thing that is granted, especially in response to demands.

Front

What is a 'simile'?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What does 'rhetorical question' mean?

Back

A question asked for effect, not requiring an answer.

Front

What is 'personification'?

Back

Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.