Stargirl Vocabulary Vocabulary Ch 1 5 ultimate final

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• 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.