Vocabulary (define the word)
Define anguish
severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
This is the main reason Starr “acts differently” at Williamson than in Garden Heights.
What is to avoid standing out or being stereotyped?
“I have to keep my worlds separate.”
What is Starr explaining her divided identity?
In these chapters, Starr faces fear and tension as she prepares for this major event involving Khalil’s death.
What is the protest / march?
an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale.
What is increment.
Define indict
formally accuse of or charge with a serious crime.
This event makes Starr feel the divide between her two worlds more intensely than before.
What is witnessing Khalil’s death?
“I shouldn’t have to choose which version of me is real.”
What is Starr questioning identity expectations?
This character tries to give Starr advice about how to move on after Khalil's death.
denoting work undertaken without charge, especially legal work for a client with a low income.
What is pro bono.
Define insinuate
suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way.
This relationship highlights the conflict between Starr’s school identity and home identity.
What is Starr’s relationship with Chris?
“He didn’t deserve what happened to him.”
What is Starr affirming Khalil’s humanity?
These chapters explore Starr’s conflicted feelings about speaking out — even though she wants justice, she also fears this outcome.
be enough or adequate.
What is suffice.
Define notorious
famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.
This physical place symbolizes safety and family belonging for Starr.
What is the Carter family home in Garden Heights?
“I’m tired of feeling like I don’t belong anywhere.”
What is Starr expressing emotional isolation?
What does Uncle Carlos do after One-Fifteen's Father's interview paints Khalil in a bad light?
He punches him, even though he could get in trouble doing so (being a police officer).
use (a situation or person) in an unfair or selfish way.
What is exploited
Define blasphemous
sacrilegious against God or sacred things; profane.
Explain why there is such tension between Uncle Carols and Starr's father. Give one example of where this is specifically seen in the novel.
Uncle Carlos helped to raise Starr when her father was in prison. Examples will vary...
“My silence protects me — but it also traps me.”
What is Starr recognizing the cost of staying silent?
Who does King threaten, and why does he do so?
He threatens Starr because he does not want her to tell the police about individuals involved in drug sales.
(of a person) be filled with intense but unexpressed anger.
What is seethe.