The Outsiders Plot Elements and Final Review

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Where is the story 'The Outsiders' set?

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Tulsa, Oklahoma

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or group of characters that stand in opposition to the protagonist.

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What is a theme in a story or novel?

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A central idea/message that the author is trying to convey.

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What literary device is used in the phrase: 'a ray of gold touched the hills'?

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Personification.

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What is the falling action of a story?

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Occurs after climax and are the events that lead to the resolution.

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What is the main character in a story called?

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Protagonist.

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The introduction of background information, setting, and characters.

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What does the climax of a story represent?

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The turning point or the most intense moment in the story.

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What is a conflict in literature?

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A struggle between opposing forces, which can be internal or external.

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What is a symbol in literature?

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An object, character, figure, or color used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.