Early Life
Lizzie's rare genetic disorder prevents her from doing this
What is gaining weight?
Lizzie became an activist against this
What is bullying?
The qualities of an individual
What is character?
Lizzie might say, "My family is like the stars, somehow they're always there."
What is a simile?
"I grew tired of letting _________ define me."
What are strangers?
While in high school, Lizzie came across this which changed her life
What is a YouTube video?
Lizzie gives this kind of speech on TED talk
What is motivational?
A person who has an obsession or dependency on something
What is a junkie?
Lizzie might say, "Laughter is the best medicine."
What is a metaphor?
"I _____ stop thinking about what’s wrong with me and concentrate on what’s right."
What is could?
The two things that Lizzie credits for her ability to overcome life's challenges
What are her family and faith?
Lizzie received a bachelor's degree at Texas State University in this field
What is communications?
A daily or normal occurrence
What is routine?
Lizzie might say to bullies, "Make like a tree and leave."
What is a pun?
"I simply ran out of the ______ to hate myself."
What is energy?
The two activities Lizzie was involved in during high school
What are cheerleading and writing for the school newspaper?
The name of Lizzie Velasquez's documentary
What is A Brave Heart?
Attacking in return for a similar attack
What is retaliating?
When Lizzie turns on her reality shows, she might say, "The television screamed in my ears."
What is personification?
“Bullying needs to have more attention, and there needs to be more open communication in schools to make kids feel comfortable enough to _____ __."
What is speak up?
Her father told her that the best response to the video was this
What is forgiveness?
Lizzie lobbied for this anti-bullying bill
What is The Safe Schools Improvement Act (SSIA)?
Unexpectedly and surprisingly
What is ironically?
Lizzie might say to bullies, "Cut me some slack."
What is an idiom?
“Young girls and boys from all around the world let me know their personal story, and I can feel their _____ through their words.”
What is smile?