Exploring Character Insights in The Outsiders

The transcript describes a person who is tall, broad-shouldered, and muscular, with distinctive dark brown hair. His eyes are unique, resembling pale blue-green ice, and convey determination. Despite being only 20, he appears older, exuding toughness, coolness, and intelligence. His potential handsomeness is overshadowed by the coldness in his eyes. He is pragmatic, understanding only hard facts, yet he is thoughtful and uses his head.

What is the height of the character described?

• Five feet eight inches

• Five feet ten inches

• Six feet

• Six feet two inches

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is unique about the character's hair?

• It kicks out in front and has a slight cowlick in the back

• It is completely straight

• It is curly all over

• It is dyed in multiple colors

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How are the character's eyes described?

• Dark brown and warm

• Pale blue-green and icy

• Bright green and lively

• Deep blue and calm

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What makes the character look older than his age?

• His muscular build

• His height

• His hairstyle

• His determined eyes

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the character's approach to understanding things?

• He asks for advice from others

• He uses his head and focuses on hard facts

• He follows his heart

• He relies on intuition

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3