OUTSIDERS FINAL REVIEW

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Who is Darry Curtis?

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Darry Curtis is a serious and determined character in 'The Outsiders' who has no college education and takes on the responsibility of caring for his younger brothers after their parents' death.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things or abstract ideas. For example, 'The kite drank the wind and laughed across the sky' is an example of personification.

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What does Johnny mean by 'Stay gold, Ponyboy'?

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Johnny wants Ponyboy to keep seeing the beauty and good in the world as a child does, encouraging him to maintain his innocence and optimism.

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True or False: Ponyboy finds it easier to talk to Darry than Sodapop.

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False. Ponyboy finds it easier to talk to Sodapop.

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Which quote from Johnny's note reveals his feelings about dying?

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'Their lives are worth more than mine, they have more to live for.' This quote shows Johnny's selflessness and concern for his friends.

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What is the main theme of 'The Outsiders'?

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The main theme of 'The Outsiders' is the struggle between social classes, particularly the conflict between the Greasers and the Socs, and the importance of friendship and loyalty.

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Define the term 'Greasers'.

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Greasers are a group of working-class teenagers in 'The Outsiders' who are characterized by their long hair, leather jackets, and a sense of brotherhood.

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Define the term 'Socs'.

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Socs are the affluent social group in 'The Outsiders', often seen as the antagonists to the Greasers, characterized by their wealth and privilege.

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What does the term 'coming of age' mean in literature?

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Coming of age refers to a genre of literature that focuses on the growth of a protagonist from youth to adulthood, often involving personal development and self-discovery.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', implying that one thing is another.

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