The Outsiders Flashcard Prep (Chapters 1-4)

Front

Who is the youngest Curtis brother in The Outsiders?

Back

Ponyboy Curtis is the youngest Curtis brother and the narrator of the story.

Front

What is inference in reading?

Back

Inference is a reading strategy where you read all the clues and make your best guess to draw a conclusion about the text.

Front

What town did Darry send Johnny and Ponyboy to run away?

Back

Darry sent Johnny and Ponyboy to Windrixville.

Front

Who wrote The Outsiders?

Back

The Outsiders was written by S. E. Hinton.

Front

What is rising action in a plot?

Back

Rising action is the part of the plot where most of the action takes place and the intensity builds.

Front

Define 'exposition' in a story.

Back

Exposition is the introduction of background information, including characters, setting, and the initial conflict.

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The climax is the turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

Front

What does 'foreshadowing' mean?

Back

Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

Front

Who are the Greasers in The Outsiders?

Back

The Greasers are a group of lower-class teenagers in the story, characterized by their long hair and rebellious attitude.

Front

What is the significance of the title 'The Outsiders'?

Back

The title refers to the social divide between the Greasers and the Socs, highlighting themes of class conflict and belonging.