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Stargirl Vocabulary

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

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Stargirl Vocabulary

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  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.

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