Stargirl Chapters 21-25 Comprehension and Vocabulary

Front

What does it mean when Leo's thoughts are described as a torrent?

Back

It means that his thoughts were rushing through his head quickly and uncontrollably.

Front

What type of game do Stargirl and Leo play at the mall?

Back

They play a card game.

Front

How does Stargirl talk to Leo when she is being facetious?

Back

She talks to him in a humorous way.

Front

What literary device is used when Stargirl says she searches through fillers like a prospector digging for gold?

Back

This is an example of a simile.

Front

What does it mean when Leo resented having to choose between Stargirl and everyone else?

Back

It means that Leo felt bitter and unhappy about having to make that choice.

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What does 'facetiously' mean?

Back

Facetiously means treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.

Front

What is the definition of 'resented'?

Back

Resented means to feel bitterness or indignation at having been treated unfairly.

Front

What is the main theme of Stargirl's character?

Back

The main theme is individuality and the importance of being true to oneself.

Front

What does it mean to 'search through fillers'?

Back

It means to look carefully through unimportant or trivial things to find something valuable.