1 / 9

The Outsiders

Vocabulary/Character Notes. The Outsiders. The Outsiders Vocabulary . While reading this novel, you will need to record the page number and sentence in the book for the following vocabulary words. The Outsiders Vocabulary . i ncredulous: skeptical, disbelieving

aletta
Download Presentation

The Outsiders

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Vocabulary/Character Notes The Outsiders

  2. The Outsiders Vocabulary While reading this novel, you will need to record the page number and sentence in the book for the following vocabulary words.

  3. The Outsiders Vocabulary • incredulous: skeptical, disbelieving • vaguely: not clearly expressed, not sharp or definite • nonchalantly: seeming to be coolly unconcerned or indifferent • aloof: indifferent, distant • ornery: mean-spirited, disagreeable

  4. The Outsiders Vocabulary 6. resignedly: in a manner giving up, or viewing something as unavoidable 7. smoldering: showing signs of repressed anger or hatred 8. ruefully: with expression of sorrow or regret 9. hermit: a person who has withdrawn from society and lives a solitary existence; a recluse 10. premonition: a warning in advance; a forewarning

  5. The Outsiders Vocabulary • reluctantly: unwillingly; with hesitation • sullen: ill-humored, gloomy • eluded: evaded or escaped from, using daring, cleverness, or skill • imploringly: appealing/begging urgently • gallant: dashing, courteous, chivalrously attentive to women

  6. The Outsiders Vocabulary • indignant: filled with anger at injustice or unfairness • bewildered: confused, puzzled • absent-mindedly: dreaming or thinking of something else; without paying attention • acquitted: found not guilty of a crime • veered: to alter the direction of; turn

  7. The Outsiders Character List • Ponyboy Curtis - 14, orphan, Greaser, narrator and protagonist • Darrell “Darry” Curtis –oldest brother, Greaser, responsible, raising Ponyboy and Sodapop • Sodapop Curtis – Greaser, happy-go-lucky, handsome, plans to marry Sandy

  8. The Outsiders Character List • Two-BitMatthews - Greaser, joker, shoplifts • Dallas“Dally” Winston - toughest, violent, extensive criminal record • Johnny Cade – 16, smallest, shy, abused, gang’s pet, respectful, nervous, Ponyboy’s best friend

  9. The Outsiders Character List • Sherry “Cherry” Valance – Social,Bob's girlfriend • Randy - 17, a Social • Bob - 17, a Social, Cherry's boyfriend • Marica – a Social, Randy's girlfriend

More Related