We Real Cool

How might this poem connect to The

Outsiders?

The theme of "We Real Cool" might be:

• Friendship

• The Jazz Age

• People feel cool when rebellious

• People die

What type of figurative language are the green sections? 
"We real cool. we left school."

• Consonance

• Alliteration

• Symbolism

• Assonance 

Why is the diction (word choice) important in this poem?

• It creates a rhyme in the poem.

• It shows a timeline toward a dark end or fate.

• It helps us see why the boys were rebellious.

• It shows us the theme and the symbols.

What is the best reason for why the poet uses the word "we" over and over? 

• It demonstrates how she likes repetition.

• It gives us assonance that we can relate to.

• It helps us imagine the boys' collective thoughts. 

• It brings theme into the poem. 

Which text evidence best supports the idea that the boys are living a rough life? 

• "We real cool."

• "We Strike straight."

• "We Left school." 

• "We Die soon."

How many stanzas are in "We Real Cool"?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the theme of "We Real Cool"?

• The importance of education.

• The consequences of youthful rebellion.

• The joy of living without rules.

• The value of friendship.

What is the primary theme of 'We Real Cool'?

• The joy of living without rules

• The consequences of youthful rebellion

• The importance of education

• The value of friendship

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'We Real Cool'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification