1. Stargirl Vocabulary Vocabulary Ch. 1- 5 ultimate- final; perfect
noteworthy- deserving special attention
dramatic- exciting, striking
perpetual- continuing forever
elusive- difficult to explain or grasp
weird- strange, out of the ordinary
sleazy- of poor quality; cheap; shoddy
vague- not precisely felt or known

2. Stargirl Vocabulary Vocabulary Ch. 6-10 proximity- nearness
amorphous- having no shape
blithely- cheerfully
dormant- in a state of sleep
elated- happy
bafflement- confusion
liberation-state of freedom
deceased- not living; dead

3. Stargirl Vocabulary Vocabulary Ch. 11-15
Oblivious- not aware or conscious
Suppress-hold or keep down
Jubilation- elation; triumphant joy
Verdict- decision
Flustered- embarrassed
Convoy-group acting as a protective escort
Hostility- antagonism or anger
Annihilated- completely destroyed

4. Stargirl Vocabulary Vocabulary Ch. 16-20 Acquainted- familiar with
Barren-empty
Detached-separated
Dilapidated- broken down
Immobilize- to be held in place
Raucous- rowdy; disorderly
Treason- a betrayal of trust

5. Stargirl Vocabulary Vocabulary Ch. 21-33 Conferred- consulted
Confirm- to accept or make valid
Distinct- clear, unmistakable
Extravagance- excessive or unnecessary
Facetiously- amusing;humorously
Jostle-to bump, push shove
Tentatively- unsurely; uncertainly
Zeal- enthusiasm; eager desire

6. Ch. 21-33 Vocabulary Preamble-introductory statement
Subsided- to become quiet; less active
Abundant-in great amounts
Improvise-to perform without previous preparation
Disparaged- to ridicule or make fun of
Reserved- formal or restrained in manner
Mesmerizing- to hypnotize; to fascinate
Primordial- existing at or from the beginning

7. Figurative Language
Simile- comparison of two unlike things using like or as
EX: The grass is like an emerald shining in the sun.

8. Metaphor- a comparison of two unlike things without using like or as.
EX: The cloud is a marshmallow floating in the sky.

9. Metaphor- a comparison of two unlike things without using like or as.
EX: The cloud is a marshmallow floating in the sky.

10. Figurative Language
Simile- comparison of two unlike things using like or as
EX: The grass is like an emerald shining in the sun.

11. Metaphor- a comparison of two unlike things without using like or as.
EX: The cloud is a marshmallow floating in the sky.

12. Personification-giving non-human things human characteristics.
EX: The waves tickled my feet as they jumped ashore.

13. Literary Elements and Devices
Elements of Plot- Exposition, setting, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.
Point of View- the voice telling the story (1st person, 3rd person)
Cliffhanger- a device used at the end of a chapter which leaves you in suspense.

14. Foreshadowing- hints or clues that an author provides to suggest later events in the story.
Symbolism- an object, person, or place that represents an idea or set of ideas.

15. Symbol Assignment
Write a paragraph for your character. Your symbol should be included in the paragraph and you should use figurative language (simile, metaphor, personification) in your paragraph. The final copy should be typed and your symbol should be either hand drawn or clip art.